Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Spearfish, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
Posting Details
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| Institution | Black Hills State University |
| Working Title | Assistant Professor, Graphic Design |
| Posting Number | F01906P |
| Department | BHSU-College of Liberal Arts |
| Physical Location of Position (City) | Spearfish |
| Posting Text | Black Hills State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. DUTIES: Black Hills State University offers BFAs in photography, graphic design, and studio art, as well as a communication studies degree which includes graphic design courses. The course load is four classes per semester. Subjects to be taught may include beginning, intermediate, and advanced graphic design and web design. Experience in business or marketing applications of graphic and web design will be strongly considered. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING:
QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
Preferred:
COMMENTS: Sponsorship is not available for this position. TO APPLY: Applications must be made online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu . Candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references and at least 20 images of professional design work. This position is open until filled with a first review date of July 12, 2026, at 11PM MDT. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at 605.642.6549. For questions specific to the position, please contact Gina Gibson, Professor of Graphic Design, at G[email protected] . Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at 605-642-6545 or [email protected] . Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check. |
| Posting Date | 06/12/2026 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| First Consideration Date | 07/12/2026 |
| Advertised Salary | $58,000-60,000 depending on qualifications/experience |
| Duration of the Term | 9 months |
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| Appointment Percent | 100% |
| Tenure Status | Tenure Track |
| Proposed Rank | Assistant Professor |
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| Appointment Type | Regular |
| Scope of Search | External (includes Internal) |
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| Department Description and Cultural Expectations | Black Hills State University is a masters-level state university with more than 3,600 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business (AACSB Accredited), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the USA and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location, BHSU-RC, is in Rapid City, the state’s second-largest city. BHSU, a member of NCAA Division II athletics, offers 14 sports, and has a legacy of champion rodeo teams. |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Statement | Black Hills State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black Hills State University and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. |
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