Lecturer (Graphic Design) - 3 Courses SP 2027

About the role

The Graphic Design department is seeking a collaborative and curious colleague for a one-semester appointment as a sabbatical replacement. We seek an individual with progressive ideas about design practice and pedagogy and who is actively building a record of experiences in both areas. We recognize the breadth and depth of contemporary design practice and are looking for a colleague with broad research and practice interests in fundamentals of typography and image-making; contemporary production techniques for print, screen, motion, and interaction; design thinking, various research and process methods; and/or project managing / guiding students in professionally- and conceptually-oriented, systems-based solo projects. Our priority is to build the strongest possible complement of faculty and we are open to a wide range of possibilities for how that may be done. Faculty in Graphic Design collaborate to foster a vibrant, student-centered studio culture grounded in inquiry, making, critique, and the cultural, civic, and commercial dimensions of design. The department is deeply engaged in interdisciplinary teaching, integrating professional practice and curricular innovation to support a diverse community of learners. Position: Lecturer (Spring 2027 Only) in Graphic Design, Academic Affairs, reporting to the Chair of Graphic Design; full-time, exempt; updated September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach three 3-credit hour load across sophomore–senior levels, aligned with departmental needs and expertise.
• Course project design and sequencing, within the purview of existing course descriptions and learning outcomes.
• Use varied instructional methods (lectures, workshops, readings, critiques, demos) to support diverse learners.
• Provide timely feedback, maintain accurate grading, and meet all evaluation deadlines.
• Semester-end assessment of programmatic learning outcomes and course learning outcomes.
• Support student success through mentorship, studio engagement, and regular availability.
• Course Information – three of the following four