Lecturer Graphic Design

Georgia Southern University seeks a Lecturer to support the BFA Graphic Design Program and Foundations Program through teaching, departmental service, and student-focused initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the BFSDoArt Department Chair and the department’s BFA Graphic Design Program and Foundations Program
• Teach GD Typography and Imagery
• Teach GD Experience and Interactivity
• Teach GD Process and Methodology
• Teach 2D Digital Applications and Technology
• Assist with development of a career focused Digital Media concentration in Graphic Design
• Serve on a departmental committee
• Attend monthly faculty meetings
• Participate in retention and recruiting activities
• Carry a standard 5/4 teaching load including foundation digital courses and core Graphic Design courses
• Perform department service responsibilities

Requirements

• Terminal degree (PhD/MFA/MGD/MDes) in Graphic Design or closely related field
• At least 18 graduate semester hours in Graphic Design, earned by August 1, 2027
• 2 years as the Instructor of Record for beginning level graphic design courses and/or digital Foundation courses
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma
• Willingness to engage with institutional and departmental student success initiatives
• Commitment to best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of graphic design history, theory, and contemporary practice
• Demonstrated experience integrating AI technologies and ethical practices into graphic design and digital media curriculum
• Experience teaching motion graphics

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Figma
• Microsoft Office
• Google

Application Requirements

• Complete application includes:
  • A letter addressing the qualifications cited in the posting
  • Curriculum vitae
  • A holistic statement of teaching philosophy including student success initiatives
  • A digital portfolio containing (5) labeled examples of professional work and (20) examples of students’ work in a single PDF or PPT
  • Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience
• Exempt position paid on a monthly basis

Proposed Start Date / Deadline

• Open Until Filled
• Screening begins November 25, 2026 and continues until the position is filled
• Preferred start date: August 1, 2027

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Abilities: Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Abilities: Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Abilities: Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and Google and/or applications as required for specific position
• Knowledge: Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support the University’s mission for student success
• Skills: Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Conditions of Employment

• All work must be completed while physically present in the state of Georgia (limited exceptions such as research and study abroad activities like grading and email correspondence), unless specifically authorized by the university within current policy
• Faculty are expected to engage with students, participate in events, and perform other responsibilities on-campus
• Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses; Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses
• Employment offers are contingent on completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check (at the university’s sole discretion)
• Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test
• Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws, institutional bylaws and policies, and Board of Regents (BOR) policies for the University System of Georgia (USG)
• Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

Additional Information

• This is not a supervisory position
• This position will not be required to drive
• This role is not considered a position of trust
• Background check: Standard + Education

Contact Information

• Loraine Wible, Search co-Chair: [email protected]
• Samantha Yoo, Search co-Chair: [email protected]
• Telephone: 912-478-5358