Part-Time Faculty - Undergraduate Communications Design (71103)

University of California; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Pratt Institute invites applications for a pool of part-time faculty in the Undergraduate Communications Design program, starting Spring 2026. The department seeks candidates with expertise in dynamic imagery and 3D prototyping, to teach courses for Graphic Design and Illustration concentrations and contribute to an inclusive classroom.

Applicants should hold a professional degree in communication design or related fields and have college-level teaching experience, with strong interpersonal and

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a professional degree in communication design or a related field and have college-level teaching experience.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and intercultural competence to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time courses in the UG Communications Design department, focusing on creating dynamic imagery and/or 3D prototyping.
• Teach across both Graphic Design and Illustration concentrations in these courses.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative learning environment, engaging with diverse student populations to promote responsible design leadership.

Skills

Dynamic imagery

3D prototyping

Education

Professional degree in communication design or relevant field

Tools

AfterEffects

Blender

Cinema 4D

Job description

The Undergraduate (UG) Communications Design (ComD) department at Pratt Institute is calling for applications for inclusion in the pool of candidates to join our part-time teaching faculty, starting from the Spring 2026 semester.

The UG Communications Design department is committed to educate students to become creative and responsible design leaders capable of bringing positive changes in our discipline, our communities, society, and the environment. Whether working with industry or acting as entrepreneurs, ComD graduates are able to create dynamic art, communications, systems, and products which help inform and inspire others recognizing the strength that stems from a diversity of perspectives, ideas, backgrounds, approaches and experiences.

We seek applicants with a broad vision of the future of the design field and the ability to articulate that vision. We encourage applicants with experience and knowledge in the following areas of expertise:

• Dynamic imagery (motion graphics, digital animation, AfterEffects, etc.)


• Digital 3-d prototyping (Blender, Cinema 4D, etc.)

• Teach part-time courses in the UG Communications Design department, focusing on areas such as creating dynamic imagery and/or 3D prototyping


• Teaching to both concentrations in these courses: Graphic Design and Illustration


• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative learning environment by leveraging strong interpersonal skills and intercultural competence, engaging with diverse student populations to promote responsible design leadership.

Applicants are required to have a professional degree in communication design or relevant fields, and college-level teaching experience. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, a demonstrated level of intercultural competence, and ability to work well with diverse populations.

Supplemental Information

• Review of applications will begin immediately and be ongoing.

Please Note: We are currently unable to support new H-1b visas for candidates residing outside of the United States.