Graphic Design Lecturer (Non-Tenured, F1075A )

Posting Details

Job Title

Department

ART

Position Number

F1075A

Job Description

The Department of Art is seeking a Lecturer in Design for a full-time position focused on professional graphic design practices starting July 2026. Hire will teach all levels in the undergraduate major on a ten-month contract position with a face to face 4/4 teaching load per year. Areas of specialization include

Graphic design
Typography
Brand identity
Design entrepreneurship
Design theory
Print production and publication.

The candidate will assist in crafting and maintaining a progressive design curriculum that works within and supports a wider Art program. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include standard service duties, advising, and committee participation. Candidates must have a terminal degree in design with university-level teaching experience strongly preferred. 5+ years of professional practice and demonstrated typographic skills desired. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

MFA required.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Post secondary teaching experience beyond graduate school and 5 years of professional practice preferred.

Typographical skills

Preferred Qualifications

5 years professional practice preferred.

Conditions of Employment

In person, on campus

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date

11/14/2025

Application Review Date

01/05/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply athttps://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24502
and attach the following with their online application:

A Cover letter.

A curriculum vitae.

A statement of teaching philosophy.

Unofficial Transcripts

Samples of student work12–20.

Applications should be submitted by January 05, 2025 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

https://odu.edu/al

About the Department

https://odu.edu/artdept

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