The Department of Graphic Design at La Roche University is currently seeking candidates with a master’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field for the full-time position of Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. This position is to begin in Fall 2025 and will teach on-site at La Roche’s campus in the North Hills of Pittsburgh.
La Roche embraces its Catholic identity while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds, fosters global citizenship and creates a community of scholars from around the world. The University empowers all members of the community to become lifelong learners, achieve success in their chosen careers, and promote justice and peace in a constantly changing global society.
Position Summary:
The ideal candidate will be a design educator with a well-rounded skill set and experience teaching in multiple areas of Graphic Design curriculum. They should bring a range of professional skills in such areas as: typography, layout, image-making, conceptualization, branding, and human/user centered design practices.
Applicants should be passionate in their areas of research/experience and be willing to build upon their strengths and identify opportunities to keep pace with curriculum changes and the future of the design profession.
Our department mission supports hiring candidates who are versed in the application of the elements and principles of design, and those who will encourage intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary collaboration, conceptual thinking, social awareness and individual creativity within our student body.
Position Requirements/Preferences:
- Master’s degree required in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, or related field
- Strong portfolio/record of work as a professional designer
- 3-5 years of teaching experience preferred
- Familiar with user experience design methods desired
- Experience with multimedia and motion graphics, desired
Faculty Responsibilities:
- Full teaching load of (12 credits + 3 advising) fall and spring semesters.
- Fulfill all university faculty handbook requirements including but not limited to: advising, accreditation activities, departmental and division events, student reviews, curriculum development, committee work and professional development.
- Participate in professional events and organizations.
Application Procedure & Requirements:
Please email the following materials directly to the graphic design department chair, Andrew Schwanbeck at andrew.schwanbeck@laroche.edu.
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Portfolio: Link(s) to an online portfolio documenting evidence of professional excellence, including brief project descriptions.
- Student work: Examples of student work including brief assignment descriptions and outcomes
- List of three professional references
Review of applicants will begin immediately. To receive full consideration, application materials should be received no later than January 15, 2025.
Candidates can complete an online application by clicking on the following link. Additional materials need to be emailed as noted above to andrew.schwanbeck@laroche.edu.
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The La Roche University Design Division is dedicated to preparing students for professional practice. By maintaining accreditations, implementing curriculum that balances theory and application while supporting interdisciplinary experiences, the division focuses on teaching students to create rich interactions that transform human experiences. The Division supports the University’s global mission by emphasizing the value and exploration of social and cultural awareness.
For more information, candidates should visit the Design Division website at: www.designatlaroche.com
Candidates must pass background clearances and submit official transcripts prior to the issuance of a contract. Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States. LRU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
No Relocation Assistance