Posting Details
Position Information
| Title |
Assistant Professor in Communication Design (Tenure Track) |
| Campus |
Stockton |
| Department |
Department of Visual Arts |
| Posting Number |
F01053 |
| Full or Part Time |
Full Time |
| Open Date |
03/06/2026 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Days Per Week |
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| Weeks Per Year |
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Position Description
| Primary Purpose and Essential Functions |
Teach a minimum of 20 units (typically 5 courses) per year, advise students, conduct research/creative activities and participate in departmental and program service. At least one of the classes serves the university first-year program. Specific duties include:
Teaching & Instruction
- Teach undergraduate courses in the Graphic Design program (usually five courses across fall and spring; one course per year may serve the University first-year program).
- Prepare syllabi, weekly schedules, project briefs, and grading rubrics; deliver lectures/demos/critiques; manage the LMS; maintain academic integrity and a safe working environment.
- Assess student learning (formative and summative), maintain records, and contribute artifacts for program assessment and accreditation.
- Apply WCAG-aligned accessibility, ethical AI use, and contemporary industry practices.
- Representative courses (assigned according to program need and faculty expertise) include:
ARTS 010 Introduction to Digital Design; ARTS 077 Branding & Identity Design; ARTS 079 Introduction to Typography; ARTS 081 Editorial Design & Production; ARTS 105 Web Design; ARTS 115 Motion Graphics; ARTS 171 Advertising & Commercial Design; ARTS 172 Information Architecture; ARTS 173 Experience Design; ARTS 175 Senior Graphic Design Seminar; ARTH 101 Design Thinking.
Research / Creative Activity
- Maintain an active research/creative agenda in communication design, information design/visualization, UX/UI and interaction, experience/installation design, AR/immersive media, motion design, creative coding, and/or AI-supported design practice.
- Produce peer-reviewed or juried outcomes (exhibitions, publications, conference presentations, prototypes or tools, funded projects).
- Mentor undergraduate research, independent studies, and exhibition work.
Service & Program Responsibilities
- Advise approximately 20-30 majors/minors; support internships, portfolios, and placement; and hold posted office hours.
- Serve on department and college committees (e.g., curriculum, assessment, technology, safety); assist with recruitment and outreach, portfolio reviews, and events; and support assessment and accreditation reporting.
- Participate in regular faculty meetings and program development.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in Visual Communications, Communication Designer closely related field. Foreign degree equivalent is accepted.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
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| Physical Requirements |
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
| Hiring Range |
$72,000 - $74,000 per year; We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. |
| Special Instructions |
This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the (City) Pacific campus. |
| Contact Information |
To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a portfolio of creative work, a portfolio of student work, a teaching statement, and contact information for three references. All applicants for this position are required to complete the application online at University of the Pacific's website:
https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/ and submit online all supporting application materials, prepared in
PDF format. |
| Contact Email |
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Reference Letter Information
| Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? |
Yes |
| Minimum Number of References |
3 |
| Maximum Number of References |
3 |
| Background Check Statement |
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
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| Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement |
University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position. |
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University of the Pacific
Mar 07, 2026