Temporary Part-Time Faculty Positions in Communication Design

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Art and Design at Kutztown University invites applications for multiple part-time temporary faculty positions within our Communication Design program (BFA) for Fall 2026 and /or Spring 2027. We welcome candidates with expertise in Communication Design and seek creative, technically skilled practitioners who can bring professional-level experience in their area(s) of specialization. Applicants should demonstrate mastery in their chosen design discipline and be prepared to integrate industry-standard workflows into their teaching.

Applicants must be proficient with the industry-standard software Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and able to produce high-quality typography and design, plus have an exceptional understanding of design principles. Courses may include Digital Foundations, Typography, and Print Media Production. Courses are scheduled in-person. In the event a course is changed to hybrid or online, the applicant will be required to successfully complete the Teaching Online Certification Course offered through Kutztown University.

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service.

Minimum Qualifications

MA or MFA in Design, or a related design field required, earned by the beginning of the semester. One year of college-level teaching experience or equivalent professional experience in the design field is required. Successful interview and demonstration of relevant abilities required.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive professional industry and client-interaction knowledge is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Applicants should submit the following materials through NeoEd: a letter of interest addressing position requirements and teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, names and contact information for three references, ten samples of personal and student (if applicable) artwork via Slideroom https://kuva.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/89070, and unofficial transcripts.

Upload to (NeoEd) with portfolio via Slideroom. Slideroom link: https://kuva.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/89070. Official transcripts required at the time of interview.

Review of applicants will begin on May 20, but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Official transcripts may be addressed to Joshua Miller, Recruitment Chair, Department of Art & Design, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530. For more information about the position and/or class descriptions, please contact Joshua Miller, Recruitment Chair — jomiller@kutztown.edu.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.