Job Duties
Norfolk State University seeks applicants for a Full-time, Assistant/Associate Professor of Graphic Design/New Media/Web Design and UX/UI tenure track position, within its Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Division of Fine Arts. The start date is spring 2026 or fall 20206. The successful candidate must possess drive, an appreciation for diversity, and talent to teach some combination of undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of Graphic design/new media/web design and UX/UI in a growing and highly engaged Visual Studies Program. Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.
Minimum Qualifications
1. An MFA in graphic design, new media, web design or related field
2. Minimum of two years teaching experience at a comprehensive four-year college or
university.
How to Apply
Candidates should submit:
1. State of Virginia application.
2. A cover letter of interest including courses taught.
3. Current Curriculum Vitae.
4. Philosophy of Teaching.
5. A professional portfolio of at least twenty recent examples of applicant’s design work.
6. A representative portfolio of student design works.
7. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however,
official transcripts are required of finalists).
8. Three letters of reference.
Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.
Additional Considerations
1. Well versed in mac and PC platforms.
2. Demonstrated experience managing a graphic design laboratory with large format
printers and other digital media tools.
3. Evidence of active research and publication in peer reviewed journals in the candidate’s
area of expertise.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of working with a diverse student population.
5. Evidence of continuing professional engagement in the field of graphic design
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.