Lecturer or Professor of Practice in Graphic and Interactive Design

Point Park University•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Point Park University's School of Communication (SOC) invites applications for a nontenure-track, lecturer or professor of practice in graphic and interactive design. The position will start in the Fall 2026 semester. Point Park University, located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, is a dynamic, urban university with a strong liberal arts tradition, founded in 1960. It enrolls nearly 4,000 full-time and part-time students in over 100 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The School of Communication offers various Bachelor of Arts degrees and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in graphic and interactive design and photography.

Requirements

Have an earned MFA in graphic design or media arts, an MBA, or an MA in Mass Communication or a related field for the lecturer role or a bachelor of arts for the professor of practice role
Have five years of professional work experience in graphic and interactive design or an artistic position
Have the ability to teach courses in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Branding, Typography, Professional Practices
Have experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Have authorization to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship

Nice To Haves

A track record of success in working with diverse communities of clients, students, and colleagues

Responsibilities

Teach graphic and interactive design courses
Teach in SOC's media arts core curriculum for Bachelor of Fine Arts programs (additional coursework)
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Maintain an active understanding of current industry best practices and technology
Teach three graduate classes or four undergraduate classes per semester