Lecturer or Assistant Professor - Graphic & Web Design

Lecturer or Assistant Professor - Graphic & Web Design FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Art & Music seeks a full-time Lecturer or Assistant Professor to teach courses in Graphic Design and Illustration, beginning Fall 2026. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will teach courses in Digital Design, which may include Graphic Design, Digital Imaging, Digital Illustration, Typography, Branding, Digital Photography, and/or UX/UI Design . The department is especially interested in candidates who are committed to teaching and mentoring an under-served, diverse student population in an urban community-college. Teaching responsibilities will include the incorporation of experiential learning activities , both in-person and virtual. The faculty member is expected to be available to students through regularly scheduled weekly office hours on campus . As a full-time member of the department, the candidate will also expected to: + Contribute to curriculum and program development + Serve on departmental, college, and university committees + Advise and mentor students + Participate in other department-related initiatives and projects as assigned Courses may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekend, and may include distance-learning formats , as needed by the department. Participation in professional development activities may be required. QUALIFICATIONS For Lecturer: + Bachelor's degree in a related (master's degree preferred) + Minimum of one (1) year of industry-related experience + Minimum of two (2) years of college-level teaching experience, with community college teaching experience preferred; distance-learning experience preferred + Demonstrated ability to teach successfully + Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration For Assistant Professor: + Terminal degree (master's degree or higher) in a related field + Minimum of three (3) years of industry-related experience + Minimum of four (4) years of college-level teaching experience, with community college teaching experience preferred; distance-learning experience preferred + Demonstrated ability to teach successfully + Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration COMPENSATION Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications in accordance with the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement. Lecturer Salary Range: $57,039 - $89,236 Assistant Professor Salary Range: $57,252 - $94,909 CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. HOW TO APPLY Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY employment webpage at and selecting

Created: 2026-04-04