Job Description:

The Department of Art at The University of Texas at El Paso invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Art in graphic design. The position requires focused research and undergraduate studio-based teaching responsibilities in user experience / user interface (UX/UI), and interactive graphic design. We seek an accomplished designer and effective educator that will develop the interactive component of the graphic design program, effectively integrating it into the larger graphic design curriculum to complement other design classes as part of the BA and BFA Graphic Design area for undergraduate majors and minors.

In addition to curriculum development and teaching, the successful candidate will maintain a professional scholarship and research practice. This includes a focus on emerging trends in digital media art and disseminating his/her/their creative scholarship and/or research in peer-reviewed venues, as well as fostering collegial and professional connections and collaborations within the department, across the university, and at the local and national levels to benefit his/her/their teaching and research.

Essential Functions:

• Develop interactive and web-based courses to shape the interactive component of the program, ensuring consistency and quality across the graphic design area’s curriculum;
• Teach undergraduate, studio-based courses in UX/UI, interactive web, and app design, as well as other graphic design courses, as needed;
• Maintain an active, internationally-recognized graphic design research practice commensurate with a tenure-track position;
• Stay current with developments in the field of UX/UI and other interactive design;
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students;
• Develop and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction using varied pedagogical approaches;
• Maintain an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that fosters student engagement and success;
• Engage in service at the concentration, department, college, university and professional levels;
• Participate in departmental meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.

Requirements:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic and Interactive Design;
• At least two years professional experience in graphic design, interactive, web, and app design;
• Two or more years of college-level teaching experience;
• A record of recognition in the fields of graphic a design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates should be UX/UI design practitioners with a record of recognition in the field of interactive design or motion graphics;
• Possess two or more years of college-level teaching experience in the fields of graphic design and interactive UX/UI design, app design, and motion graphics;
• Ability to teach motion graphics;
• Commitment to equity, access, and student success in higher education, particularly in Hispanic-Serving Institutions or other diverse educational contexts.

Required Application Materials:

• Letter of Interest detailing qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• A two-year plan of creative scholarship/research.
• Statement of teaching and mentoring
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required prior to employment)
• Digital portfolio of at least 20 works (PDF, maximum file size is 2MB.) Portfolio should consist of at least 10 examples of professional work in graphic and interactive design, as well as 10 examples of student work. All video, web and interactive work should be embedded in the PDF, or accessible through external links provided in the PDF. Portfolio may contain links to an external web portfolio site. However, do not simply link to an overall site as the hiring committee requires applicant portfolios be curated to demonstrate evidence of the specific UX/UI focus of this position.
• Contact information of three professional references (names, email addresses, and phone numbers)

About the University of Texas at El Paso:

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. 

Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no income tax. The region’s rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, a new children’s museum and science center, the state’s longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks. 

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 5, 2025.

Inquiries about this position should be sent to Professor Anne M. Giangiulio at amgiangiulio@utep.edu. Applicants who advance to the interview stage must successfully complete a teaching demonstration to be considered as a finalist.

To apply, visit www.utep.edu/employment. 

• EEO/AA Policy

  In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. 

  The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.