Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design in its BFA program, beginning August 2027. This onsite role in York, PA is built for educators who want to shape an undergraduate design experience while sustaining an active scholarly and/or creative practice. The position combines teaching foundational and advanced studio and lecture courses with mentorship, college service, and opportunities to help the curriculum evolve alongside interactive media, emerging technologies, and contemporary design practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach four 3-credit courses per semester in Fall and Spring.
• Provide mentorship through academic advising.
• Complete service to the college community.
• Maintain an active scholarly and/or creative practice.
• Deliver an engaging mix of foundational and advanced BFA courses, including areas such as:
  • Typography, identity systems, design research, and professional practice
  • UX/UI and motion graphics
  • Opportunities to modernize and expand program offerings to reflect emerging trends in interactive media, emerging technologies, and contemporary design practice

Requirements

• Terminal degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Visual Communication, or a closely related field (MFA or equivalent).
• Demonstrated expertise in UX/UI Design and motion graphics software/workflows.
• Evidence of an active, high-level professional practice and/or scholarly record.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence and student mentorship, with a minimum of two years of college-level teaching practice.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to supervise and motivate undergraduate students.

Preferred

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in the graphic design industry.
• Experience with cross-disciplinary collaboration or community-partnered design projects.
• Knowledge of emerging design technologies, including evolving AI-assisted workflows, accessibility standards, and creative entrepreneurship.

Application Materials

To ensure full consideration, submit the following materials electronically:

• Cover letter detailing your teaching philosophy and professional practice
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Link to a digital portfolio of professional work
• Link to a portfolio of student work from courses taught
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Contact information for three confidential letters of recommendation