Assistant​/Associate Professor of Graphic Design

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Winthrop University, a highly ranked, nationally recognized public comprehensive institution, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Graphic Design
. This is a 9‑month, full‑time appointment in the Department of Design within the College of Visual and Performing Arts in Rock Hill, South Carolina. We are located 25 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina’s thriving design and arts community and international airport. Department facilities include an on‑campus fabrication lab, art and design studios and private faculty studio/offices on campus and in downtown Rock Hill.

The newly opened J. Robert Bazemore Design Center at The Thread—a renovated historic textile mill a few blocks from campus—offers additional studios and collaborative spaces for teaching, research, and partnerships with community and industry.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to design studies—especially at the foundation level. The candidate will demonstrate expertise across all levels of the graphic design discipline; especially in print design practices (e.g., typography, magazine layout, poster and super‑graphic creation), with a focus in pre‑press standards and print production required for producing posters, magazines, books, brochures, and other print media.

The ideal candidate will be a leader in the discipline of Graphic Design, with experience teaching across all levels of the curriculum. The candidate will have had previous involvement in student advising, curriculum development and collaborating with faculty. They should demonstrate previous engagement with program promotion through industry and community outreach to support recruitment, retention, and student success.

• Teach 15‑18 contact hours a semester.
• Teach undergraduate courses across the graphic design curriculum and model effective, inclusive pedagogy.
• Integrate real‑world case studies, professional practice, industry‑standard tools, and effective workflows into coursework.
• Contribute to ongoing program‑level assessment and continuous improvement of curriculum, teaching and learning.
• Promote the program to internal and external audiences to support growth and student recruitment.
• Ensure program alignment with institutional and accreditation policies/standards.
• Contribute to mentoring part‑time Graphic Design faculty.
• Provide academic advising and student mentorship.
• Help build internships, practicums, and other experiential learning opportunities with support from Winthrop’s Center for Career Development and Internships.
• Maintain currency in the field through graphic design practice, pedagogy, and emerging technologies.
• Maintain a record of scholarship, and/or creative work.
• Participate in department, college, and university service.

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Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 6,000‑plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. The values of service, excellence, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top‑10 public comprehensive universities in the South.

Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence.

At Winthrop University, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that significantly enhances the total compensation for our employees. In partnership with the State of South Carolina and the Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), our benefits…