Lecturer AY - Art; Visual Communication Design

Position

Part‑time Lecturer – Visual Communication Design (Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer). Available on a semester‑by‑semester basis, beginning in late August for the Fall term and mid‑January for the Spring term. Candidates may be required to begin teaching on short notice. Eligible courses include Visual Communication Design foundations, Typography, Branding and Identity Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Web and Interaction Design, Motion Graphics, Packaging Design, Design Thinking, and Fine Arts.

• Teach assigned division courses and provide weekly office hours as required by the assigned teaching unit load. Course assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend sessions.

• Master’s degree in Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.

• MFA in Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Prior college or university‑level teaching experience with evidence of strong teaching skills.
• Professional design, advertising, or related creative practice experience.

Initial rank and salary are based on professional experience and educational background. Appointments are for one semester only. Base salary is prorated to the number of units worked and paid in six monthly payments per full semester. Typical salary range: $0–$6,221 per month, not to exceed the upper limit for Lecturer A or B ranks. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

Detailed benefits information is available through the university’s benefits portal.

• Cover Letter (state which courses you are qualified to teach).
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts required upon hire).
• Three professional references with names and email addresses.
• Sample syllabus or statement of teaching philosophy (optional but encouraged).

Applicants should submit all materials electronically via the university’s application system. For questions, contact Kevin Moore, Interim Chair, at kemoore.

This position is open to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and all applicable state and federal civil‑rights statutes. We prohibit discriminatory practices and retaliation.

Advertised:
Apr 13 2026 (Pacific Daylight Time)
Applications close:
Mar 01 2027 (Pacific Standard Time)