Visual Communication and Design Faculty (Full-Time Lecturer), College of Arts and Sciences

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JR101503 Visual Communication and Design Faculty (Full-Time Lecturer), College of Arts and Sciences (Open)

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CAS Academic Instruction, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

11-10-2025

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$70,000 - $78,000

Job Description:

The Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Baltimore invites applications for a lecturer position in Visual Communication and Design to begin in August 2026. This interdisciplinary role supports both undergraduate and graduate programs in Integrated Design (MA & MFA), Digital Communication, Multimedia Storytelling, Creative Writing & Publishing Arts and related areas.

We seek a creative practitioner and educator with industry experience and a strong storytelling foundation. The ideal candidate is someone who brings expertise in visual content creation across print, digital, and motion media. The successful candidate will help students explore how words and images work together to inform, persuade, and engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities:

Teach eight courses per academic year across undergraduate and graduate programs, which may include:

Undergraduate: Introduction to Design, Design Principles, Intro to Digital Photography, Intro to Video, Multimedia Journalism
Graduate: Creative Methodology, Motion Design, Video Production, Design History, Digital Strategy, Integrated Design Capstone, MFA Thesis

Mentor students in interdisciplinary, practice-based learning environments with an emphasis on social engagement, collaboration, and professional preparation.

Contribute to curriculum development in areas such as visual storytelling, content strategy, generative AI, and emerging design practices.

Engage in creative work, research, and/or professional practice appropriate to the faculty role.

Provide service to the program, college, and university through committee work, student mentorship, and community engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree (MFA, MDes or PhD) in design, communication, media, or a related field; OR a master's degree with significant professional experience in creative industry roles (for Professor of Practice or Lecturer appointment).

Professional portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual communication, storytelling, and digital/motion content production.

Demonstrated ability to teach in higher education or evidence of potential for strong teaching effectiveness.

Commitment to fostering inclusive, interdisciplinary, and practice-based learning environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional experience in social media content creation, web analytics, or digital strategy.

Expertise in motion graphics, video production, photography (including mobile platforms), podcasting and/or presentation design.

Familiarity with AI prompting and generative AI tools in creative practice.

Evidence of collaborative work that bridges design, communication, and community engagement.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave (12.5 days of sick and collegially supported sick leave with approval), and retirement plans with employer contributions.

Additional Job Information:

The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.

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