Assistant Teaching Professor, Graphic Design

Gannon University • Erie, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Graphic Design to begin in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in studio media, media design, digital graphics, and digital drawing. Area of specialty is open with preference for a graphic designer with knowledge of the implications and applications of generative AI. Secondary expertise in graphic design related to advertising or social media is desired. The successful candidate will teach primarily in the Digital Media program while supporting other related programs in the School of Communication and the Arts, such as Public Relations, Advertising and Social Media. We welcome candidates with digital artistic and communication interests who are passionate about teaching, colleagueship, and content creation. Candidates should have a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship of undergraduates. The successful candidate will advise students and prepare them intellectually, professionally, and personally. Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. Gannon is located in the heart of downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, along the shores of Lake Erie and close to businesses, organizations and government agencies that are active partners in experiential education. Erie is a major tourist destination boasting 11 beaches, a wide variety of seasonal activities, professional sports teams, a professional symphony, multiple venues for live theater and music, and many other entertainment options. Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo are within a two-hour drive. Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu.

Requirements

• An earned Master’s of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or a related field (completed by time of appointment)
• A mastery of the Adobe Creative suite software
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education
• Must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs
• Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment and necessary travel

Nice To Haves

• Preference for a graphic designer with knowledge of the implications and applications of generative AI.
• Secondary expertise in graphic design related to advertising or social media is desired.
• Candidates with digital artistic and communication interests who are passionate about teaching, colleagueship, and content creation.
• Candidates should have a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship of undergraduates.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in studio media, media design, digital graphics, and digital drawing.
• Teach primarily in the Digital Media program while supporting other related programs in the School of Communication and the Arts, such as Public Relations, Advertising and Social Media.
• Advise students and prepare them intellectually, professionally, and personally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees