Description

Detailed Job Description

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. Select to view links to RIT's core values and honor code.

To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Department/College Description

The internationally renowned School of Design (SOD) offers five undergraduate programs in 3D Digital Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, and New Media Design, as well as two graduate programs in Industrial Design and Visual Communication Design. SOD also includes the Vignelli Center for Design Studies, with its vast archive of relevant design artifacts and their process. SOD is a creative community where students discover their unique talents and expressive potential, all while developing the skills needed to fulfill any creative or technical role in the expansive fields of design. The School of Design has the largest number of students, representing nearly half of the College's total enrollment. SOD alumni and faculty are nationally and internationally recognized, and include National Design Award recipients, design leaders at global companies and organizations, and thought leaders who shape the field of design and the future of society and the planet. To learn more, go to rit.edu/artdesign/school-design.

RIT's College of Art and Design is a professional art and design school at the forefront of technology, art, and design. Spanning more than 230,000 square feet, our facilities feature state-of-the-art studios and labs that foster a collaborative, hands-on learning environment. We are a dynamic community of artists, designers, and creative technologists.

The College includes nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and numerous part-time faculty-all contributing to our collaborative ecosystem.
Our five schools-Art, American Crafts, Design, Film and Animation, and Photographic Arts and Sciences-offer a diverse range of BFA, BS, and MFA programs.

As part of a top national technical university, our students benefit from unique opportunities to collaborate across disciplines in science, engineering, liberal arts, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, as well as through RIT's global campuses. Learn more at rit.edu/artdesign

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9937BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• 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.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:
Keli DiRisio, Program Director, Graphic Design
School of Design, College of Art and Design
Phone: 585-475-5581 or email: keli.dirisio@rit.edu.

To receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 5, 2026. The position will be open until an acceptable candidate is found.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.