Assistant Professor - Viscom

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Instruction

• Teach courses such as:

  • Graphic Design Fundamentals

  • Typography

  • Visual Identity & Branding

  • Digital Media Design

  • UI/UX Design

  • Motion Graphics

  • Advertising & Visual Strategy

• Develop and update course syllabi, studio projects, and assessment tools.

• Provide instruction in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, motion tools).

• Guide students in conceptual development, design thinking, and portfolio preparation.

• Critique student work and provide constructive feedback.

• Supervise capstone projects, internships, or thesis projects.

2. Research / Creative Practice

• Maintain an active creative, professional, or scholarly practice in visual communication.

• Exhibit creative work in national/international exhibitions or publish in design journals.

• Engage in research related to design theory, visual culture, branding, or digital media.

• Seek external funding or collaborative design opportunities where appropriate.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary creative initiatives.

3. Service & Engagement

• Serve on departmental and institutional committees.

• Participate in accreditation processes and curriculum development.

• Support student design clubs, exhibitions, and competitions.

• Engage with industry partners for internships and collaborative projects.

• Participate in outreach activities, workshops, and community engagement programs.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MFA preferred) in Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Communication Design, or related field.

• Demonstrated professional or academic experience in visual communication design.

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative and/or scholarly work.

• Proficiency in current design tools and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Design, Visual Communication, or related field (for research-focused institutions).

• Industry experience in branding, advertising, digital media, or UX/UI design.

• Record of exhibitions, publications, or funded projects.

• Experience teaching at the university level.

• Knowledge of emerging technologies (AR/VR, AI in design, interactive media).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong visual and conceptual thinking skills.

• Ability to mentor and critique creative work effectively.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of contemporary design trends and theory.

• Commitment to inclusive and innovative pedagogy.