Lecturer, Graphic Design

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College of Art and Design, CAD School of Design, Faculty Type:
Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer, Faculty Rank:
Lecturer, Employment Category:
Fulltime, Anticipated

Start Date:

12-Aug-2026.

The School of Design in the College of Art and Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applicants to apply for a Lecturer position to teach in the Graphic Design undergraduate program. The School of Design focuses on developing strong conceptual and formal visual communication skills. Expectations include teaching 4 classes a term that include undergraduate studio and lecture courses;

participating in innovative teaching and curriculum development; rendering service to the school, college and university; career advising and mentoring undergraduate students; and participating in professional organizations important to the field of graphic design.

We are seeking candidates that are well-rounded designers who understand current and emerging trends in graphic design education and contemporary practice such as:
Branding, Experiential Design, Information Design, Interactive Design, Motion Design, Packaging Design, Systems Design, Typography, and UX/UI. Candidates should be qualified to teach throughout the curriculum and on all levels. We are seeking candidates who are team-oriented and collaborative. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to provide leadership and vision in integrating emerging media applications into the Graphic Design curriculum.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration.

• MFA/MA in Graphic Design or a graduate degree in a related field of study
• Minimum of two years full-time professional experience in graphic design and/or a related design field
• Teaching experience at the university level (may include: college-level adjunct or teaching assistant experience)
• Demonstrated a fluency in practice areas, such as Typography, Information Design, Experiential Design, Systems Design, Interactive Design, Web Design, Motion Design, Packaging Design, etc.
• Possess a solid understanding of software and ability to teach the necessary skills (Adobe, Figma, AI tools, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in graphic design theory and practice
• Demonstrated an expertise in graphic design across traditional and emerging medias
  
  Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Upload a brief teaching philosophy
• List of References including the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
• Upload a minimum of three examples of course syllabi and assignments
• Provide a PDF or a link to a website presenting fifteen examples of professional work
• Provide a PDF or a link to a website presenting twenty examples of student work. Student examples should be labeled as to how the work submitted relates to a course assignment

Apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). search openings, then Keyword Search 9937 . Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the attachments listed above.

Contact:

Keli DiRisio, Program Director, Graphic Design
School of Design, College of Art and Design
Phone:
email: keli.dirisio

Final date to receive applications:
January 5, 2026. The position will be open until an acceptable candidate is found.

Salary: $60,000 – $66,000 per year.

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/Title

IX or the U.S. Department of Education .