Adjunct Faculty - IDESN 3250: Type & Letterpress; Fall Semester 2026; In-Person, On-Campus
About The Position
Lesley University’s Department of Art & Design is seeking a highly qualified adjunct instructor to teach: IDESN 3250 - Type & Letterpress; Fall Semester 2026; Thursdays 5:30-9:15pm; In-Person, On-Campus. This course develops students’ ability to work with large amounts of text to refine the art of “setting” type, while respecting both content and page structure. Through hands-on experience in the LUCAD shop, students are introduced to the materials and manual techniques of the letterpress process as a foundation for typographic design. They are encouraged to explore the creative possibilities that emerge from working within the constraints of specific tools and materials, and to understand how these limitations have historically shaped the visual language of design. The course balances studio-based practice with critical examination and discussion of historical typographic works, fostering more sophisticated typographic sensibilities while reinforcing an understanding of the architectural nature of type that continues to inform contemporary digital design.
Requirements
- MFA or MDES in Graphic Design (or related field)
- 3+ or more years of professional experience working in design, advertising, or a closely related field
- Experience in constructivist, inquiry-based learning
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Portfolio examples of the candidate’s work and/or student work in a combined PDF that is no larger than 5mb is required
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 2+ years of teaching experience in design at the undergraduate level
Responsibilities
- Teach IDESN 3250 - Type & Letterpress
- Develop students' ability to work with large amounts of text to refine the art of “setting” type, while respecting both content and page structure.
- Introduce students to the materials and manual techniques of the letterpress process as a foundation for typographic design.
- Encourage exploration of creative possibilities within the constraints of specific tools and materials.
- Foster understanding of how limitations historically shaped the visual language of design.
- Balance studio-based practice with critical examination and discussion of historical typographic works.
- Reinforce an understanding of the architectural nature of type that continues to inform contemporary digital design.
Benefits
- Supportive and equitable environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
