Instructor Graphic Design and Illustration

Job Summary

The faculty of the School of Visual Art and Design at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a , professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, . The Position is a 9 month appointment with teaching load of 8 courses for an academic year. An additional administrative appointment opportunity with this position may extend the position to an 11- month appointment with a 3/3/1 load with the inclusion of responsibilities to manage the Digital Print Lab. The instructor position and the administrative appointment are annual appointments that may be renewed contingent upon Deans approval, satisfactory performance, department needs, and availability of funding.

The successful candidate will lead and support the expansion of the award-winning Graphic Design and Illustration (GD+I) BFA program through teaching, mentorship, and service. The position requires teaching courses across the design curriculum, mentoring students and maintaining and managing the Digital Print Lab. Courses taught by this position include introductory courses in design technology foundation and typographic design. New courses in entrepreneurship and business strategies for creatives could also be developed.

About the Graphic Design + Illustration program
The Graphic Design + Illustration (GD+I) program is a concentration of the Studio Art BFA in the School of Visual Art and Design. Students undergo a portfolio review before admission into the program, pursue internships, and have a capstone experience before graduation. Students in the program regularly win awards and recognition with the American Advertising Federation, AIGA, Creative Quarterly, and more. The GD+I program has an engaged student body and five faculty who teach courses in motion, interaction, interface and experience design, augmented reality, design with AI and machine learning, product and packaging design, typography, branding, systems, traditional illustration, drawing, and digital illustration. Designers and illustrators in our program understand the objects and interactions we create are part of larger systems and that we have responsibilities as message-makers. We lead with research and data to make informed solutions. For more information about the GD+I program, please visit

About the School of Visual Art and Design
The School of Visual Art and Design, employs 38 faculty members who teach classes for approximately majors in four disciplines: art education, art history, media arts, and studio art. The school, which is accredited with NASAD and NCATE, offers BA, BFA, MA, MAT, and MFA degrees. For more information about the School of Visual Art and Design visit our website at Required Education and Experience

• Candidates should have an MFA, MDes, or a PhD degree in graphic design, illustration, or closely related field by the start date of employment, and have expertise in the discipline of graphic design, current design technology, and the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and adjunct instructors on curriculum matters.
• Related advanced degrees, beyond the baccalaureate, in graphic design, illustration, or closely related fields may be acceptable, if there is also a demonstrated period of substantive professional experience in the field of graphic design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates should have an MFA, MDes, or a PhD degree in graphic design, illustration, or closely related field by the start date of employment, and have expertise in the discipline of graphic design, current design technology, and the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and adjunct instructors on curriculum matters.

Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/ Job Open Date 01/27/ Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Applications must be submitted online via USC Jobs: of applications will begin immediately and the position will be open until filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Chair of the search committee, Prof. Stephanie Nace, applications will include:

A letter of application
CV that includes URLs to relevant design artwork and/or design publication, and list of college levelcourses taught (if applicable).
At least five samples of student design work (PDF format or URL link), unless the applicant is seeking to transition from an industry career into academia.
Sample syllabi developed and taught by the candidate, unless the applicant is seeking to transition from an industry career into academia.
A statement describing the candidates commitment to teaching and mentoring.
Names and contact information for three references; the search committee will request letters from referees of candidates who are selected as finalists. Reference letters must be signed and on letterhead

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty- five days on our job website. After forty-five days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.


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Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Media File
• List of References and Contact Information
• Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

• Other Supporting Documents