Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

York College of Pennsylvania Inc.; Hallam (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Graphic Design in the BFA program, beginning August 2027. The ideal candidate will contribute to interactive media curricula, lead studio instruction, and mentor undergraduate students.

The successful candidate will teach foundational and advanced courses, including typography, identity systems, design research, professional practice, UX/UI, and motion graphics, while modernizing offerings to

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Visual Communication, or related field (MFA or equivalent).
• Proven expertise in UX/UI Design and Motion Graphics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Teach four 3-credit courses per semester (Fall and Spring).
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
• Contribute to college service and maintain an active scholarly/creative practice.

Skills

UX/UI Design

Motion Graphics

Typography

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Terminal degree in Graphic Design/Interactive Media

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

UX prototyping tools

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at York College ofPennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-trackAssistant Professor of Graphic Design in the Bachelor of Fine Arts(BFA) degree program beginning in August 2027. We seek an engagededucator and active practitioner with dedicated expertise in UserExperience/User Interface Design and Motion Graphics. Thesuccessful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing ourcurriculum in interactive media, delivering high-impact studioinstruction, and contributing to the academic and professionaldevelopment of our undergraduate students.

York College of Pennsylvania (YCP) thrives on cross-disciplinarycollaboration, active creative practices, and faculty mentorship.We are a tight-knit community where your voice shapes thecurriculum, your active studio practice is celebrated, and ourgallery system and industry-standard studios provide a vibrantcanvas for both you and YCP students. Located near major creativeand cultural centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region (Baltimore,New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.), we are situatedin a region with thriving creative entrepreneurship opportunitiesand community-engaged art. YCP can offer the perfect launchpad toconnect your students with major cultural hubs while thriving in asupportive, collaborative peer environment. Additionally, the Yorkart community provides opportunities for professional networking,internships, industry partnerships, and community engagement. YorkCity's vibrant arts community further supports creativeentrepreneurship, experiential learning, and partnerships thatconnect students with contemporary design practice.

Outcome

The successful candidate will teach an engaging mix of foundationaland advanced BFA courses, spanning from typography, identitysystems, design research, and professional practice to UX/UI, andmotion graphics with the opportunity to modernize and expandprogram offerings to reflect emerging trends in interactive media,emerging technologies, and contemporary design practice. Beyondcultivating student excellence in the studio environment, thesuccessful candidate will provide dedicated mentorship throughacademic advising, engage in service to our academic community, andmaintain a robust, active creative or scholarly practice supportedby the institution.

Essential Functions

• Teach four 3-credit courses per semester (Fall and Spring)
• Provide mentorship to students via academic advising
• Service to the college community
• Maintain an active scholarly and/or creative practice

Experience and Education Required

We are looking for a collaborative colleague who can bring ahealthy mixture of classroom experience and real-worldinsight.

Required

• Terminal degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Media, VisualCommunication, or a closely related field (MFA or equivalent).
• Demonstrated expertise in UX/UI Design and Motion Graphicssoftware/workflows.
• Evidence of an active, high-level professional practice orscholarly record.
• A clear commitment to undergraduate teaching excellence andstudent mentorship with a minimum of two years of college-levelteaching practice.

Preferred

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in thegraphic design industry.
• Experience with cross-disciplinary collaboration orcommunity-parted design projects.
• Knowledge of emerging design technologies, including evolvingAI-assisted workflows, accessibility standards, and creativeentrepreneurship.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Additional Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills and commitment tointerdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to supervise and motivate undergraduate students.

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory . For a copy of YorkCollege's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office ofCampus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report .