Assistant Professor, Communication Design

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About the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and
Planning

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
(DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for
Communication Design faculty positions at the Assistant Professor
rank in the top-ranked Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design
(SoD).

The primary mission of the College of DAAP is the creation
of a better cultural and design environment. The School of Design’s
role in advancing that mission is to prepare our approximately
1,000 undergraduate and graduate students to be responsible
professionals and citizens in a complex and evolving world. We
achieve this through a distinctive, rigorous, carefully sequenced
curriculum that includes a substantial cooperative education
program component dating back more than 100 years. This curricular
model, expressed in classrooms, research labs, and professional
offices all over the world, integrates practice and theory. It
inspires interdisciplinary projects, builds solid corporate
partnerships, and contributes to our strength as a leading design
institution.

About the School & Communication Design Program

The Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design aims to prepare
undergraduate and graduate students across its Communication
Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, and Master of Design
(MDes) programs to succeed as skilled professionals in local and
global markets while respecting the breadth of the human community.
The School of Design is innovative in teaching and in transforming
design disciplines by infusing learning with the newest design
methods and technologies.

The Communication Design Program is recognized as a highly
rated program nationally and internationally. Our nationally ranked
Bachelor of Science in Communication Design major provides a
platform for discovery, experimentation, and specialization by way
of strong foundational skills, critical and cultural theory,
experiential learning, craft and conceptual, technological
literacy, with opportunities for students to author their
individual curricular pathway through elective coursework.
Communication Design students build a foundation in visual
problem-solving through a sequential curriculum including graphic,
interaction, and motion design studios, and are exposed to hands-on
professional practice in the field.

Job Overview

This full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor
appointment carries primary responsibility for undergraduate
instruction in motion design and related areas of visual
communication design. Primary teaching responsibilities include
courses in motion graphics, digital animation (2D and 3D), and
time-based media, with the possibility of teaching additional
visual communication design courses beyond motion-specific content.
The Assistant Professor’s teaching will contribute to the school’s
initiatives in support of the University of Cincinnati’s mission
and commitment to excellence across all institutional
activities.

Essential Functions

• Primary responsibilities include teaching, maintaining an

active research agenda/creative practice, and service to committees
at various levels.

• Teaching will primarily occur at the undergraduate level

in motion design including but not limited to motion graphics,
digital animation (2D and 3D), and time-based media, with the
possibility of teaching additional visual communication design
courses beyond motion-specific content. There will also be
potential teaching opportunities at the graduate level in course
areas such as Translational Research, Thesis Proposal Studio, and
Thesis Delivery at the graduate level.

• Teaching responsibilities include course development,

project supervision, and skill-based instruction across motion
graphics, 2D/3D digital animation, time-based media, and visual
communication design.

• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered

instruction.

• Prepare syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned

with program outcomes.

• Conduct and publish research in their area of expertise

in communication design, motion design, or a related
field.

• Maintain current expertise in core areas of motion and

visual communication design practice sufficient to teach and mentor
across the program's curriculum.

• Evaluate and develop the curriculum for the department

and/or college, updating curriculum aligned with industry
standards.

• Over time, provide leadership in bridging theory and

practice, mentoring faculty and/or students, and advancing research
initiatives and curricular development within the
program.

• Advise students, evaluate student coursework, maintain

accurate academic records and grading, and provide timely feedback
to support students’ career readiness and professional
growth.

• Serve on school, college, and/or university committees

(e.g., program curriculum committees, search
committees).

Minimum Requirements

Prior to the effective date of the appointment:

• Master’s Degree in Digital Media, Motion Media Design, or

related field

Application Process

To be considered for this position, please complete an
online application and upload:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Names and Contact Information of Three

References

• Portfolio of Candidate Work (submit as a link or web

address) • Portfolio of Work Created by Students Under Candidate’s
Teaching, if applicable (submit as a link or web
address)

• Description of teaching experience, to include courses

taught and use of instructional technology, if
applicable.

Please use the additional documents feature as needed for
these items.

The position is available on August 15, 2027. Review of
applications will begin December 14, 2026, and will remain open
until the position is filled. For more information about the School
of Design and the Communication Design program, please visit

https://daap.uc.edu/academic-programs/school-of-design/communication-design.html

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

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