Position

Assistant Professor in Graphic Design

Department

Undergraduate

Position Type

Full-time

Location

Tokyo (Sangen-jaya station)

Period

Desired Start Date: Fall semester 2026 (from August 15th)

TUJ full-time faculty contracts are for fixed terms and may be extended after successful review. In accordance with university standards and Japanese law, successful full-time faculty are eligible for an indefinite contract after five years.

Visa Requirement         

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is able to sponsor a visa for this position

Salary & Benefits

In accordance with the pay scale determined and used in this program. Support is also offered for conferences, travel, and other research/creative related expenses. Annual bonuses may be possible.

Overview of TUJ and Art Program

Art Program at TUJ invites applications for one student-centered full-time faculty member to start in the Fall semester, 2026.

Based in Philadelphia, Temple University is a public Carnegie-designated R1 research university that ranks in the top 350 of all universities worldwide according to Times Higher Education (2023). It is ranked in top 90 of all U.S. universities by U.S. News and World Report. With approximately 30,000 students, Temple maintains a multi-campus system extending from Pennsylvania to Rome to Japan.

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is the oldest and largest branch campus of a foreign university in Japan, offering a dynamic, multicultural academic environment in both Tokyo and its newly opened Kyoto campus. As part of Temple University in Philadelphia, TUJ delivers world-class, American-style education to a diverse student body representing over 70 countries. With record-high undergraduate enrollment and a growing portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree programs, TUJ is a leader in international education in Asia. The new Kyoto location, launched in January 2025, expands TUJ’s reach into the Kansai region, offering innovative programs like the hybrid Master of Science in Communication Management. TUJ is committed to academic excellence, cross-cultural exchange, and community engagement—making it an exciting and meaningful place to build your career in higher education.

Its strategic priorities and key objectives are accessible, Strategic Priorities & Key Objectives. TUJ is expanding, financially healthy, and has just hired over 50+ new full-time faculty members in the last two years, with more additional lines currently advertised this academic year.

TUJ offers undergraduate programs to a broad mix of over 3,300 Japanese and non-Japanese degree-seeking students who will earn their degrees from Temple University through the Japan campus. Every semester, additional undergraduate students from Temple’s main campus and other universities converge on our campus for a short-term study abroad experience.

In one of the most dynamic cities in the world, we offer twelve full undergraduate majors ranging from Art to International Business to Psychological Studies. Our faculty and staff are international, with nearly 100 full-time faculty joined by experienced administrators and many part-time adjunct faculty from the professions, business, and the arts. TUJ holds classes in the fall and spring semesters (15 weeks) and over a well-enrolled 10-week summer semester.

Overview of Positions

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Graphic Design starting Fall 2026. Our Bachelor of Arts in Art program seeks a designer-educator with experience in typography, UX/UI design, and the ability to teach undergraduate design foundation courses along with advanced courses and support the growth of our graphic design concentration. A strong portfolio of professional practice and/or research relevant to the field, experience in higher education, and an ability to engage students in traditional and digital design processes in an international and multicultural environment are required.

Qualifications & Experience

  • An MFA in Graphic Design or closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
  • Evidence of effective teaching at the university level

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received before October 27, 2025 will receive fullest consideration.

Apply for This Job  *You will be directed to an external job platform, BambooHR. 

Required application materials to be submitted:

  1. a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and what appeals to you about the position
  2. a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) including contact information for three references 
  3. a list of courses previously taught, as well as a list of courses the candidate is qualified 
    to teach
  4. a statement of creative research
  5. a statement of teaching philosophy
  6. a portfolio of up to 20 examples of creative work documented in website or PDF or video format (if in video format, please provide a link to the video)
  7. a portfolio of up to 20 examples of student projects in PDF or video format (if in video format, please provide a link to the video)

Submission Guidelines

  • Each file must be under 20 MB.
  • For video materials, please ensure that the hiring committee can access the files. We recommend submitting via YouTube or Google Drive, and granting access to <tujjobs@tuj.temple.edu>.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal opportunity employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula. All qualified applicants shall receive full and equal consideration for employment. The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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