Professor Jobs in El Paso, TX

Location: El Paso, TX
Category: Liberal Arts
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Thu Jul 9 2026

Job Description:

The Department of Art seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice in Digital Drawing and Graphic Design with expertise in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design. This is a non-tenure-track faculty position responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting the growth of programs in digital design and emerging technologies.

The successful candidate will bring professional experience in graphic design, digital illustration, UX/UI design, contemporary design workflows, and digital media art. The position emphasizes high-quality teaching, student engagement, and professional preparation for careers in creative industries, digital media, and interactive design.

Job Requirements:

An MFA in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Digital Media, or a closely related field, or a bachelor's degree with at least five years of professional experience in graphic design, UX/UI design, interactive/web design, motion design, animation, or related areas. Candidates should demonstrate active professional practice and a record of creative achievement in one or more of these fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of college-level teaching experience and the ability to teach courses in graphic design, UX/UI design, app design, motion design, animation, and related areas. Experience with public art, mural art, or community-engaged creative projects is desirable.

Candidates should maintain active engagement with current industry practices and emerging technologies, including digital design workflows, user-centered design methodologies, accessibility and inclusive design standards, prototyping and wireframing tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and AI-assisted tools for creative practice.

Additional Information:

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. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.