Temporary Part-Time Faculty Positions in Communication Design

Temporary Part-Time Faculty Positions in Communication Design

Location

Kutztown, PA

Job Type

Temporary Part Time

Job Number

AY 26.27 T13C+0075A-D

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Art and Design

Opening Date

05/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Classification

APSCUF

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610 683-4700 or by email at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the university's Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by email at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/aboutku/administrativeoffices/socialequity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To be eligible for coverage under the State System health plan, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time.

The link for the benefits for this group is: https://passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf

• Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage.
• Healthy U Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums.
• Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services.
• Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
• Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times the annual salary up to $500,000.
• Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options.
• Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group.

01

Are you a current employee of Kutztown University?

• Yes
• No

02

Portfolios must be submitted as instructed in the advertisement. Please acknowledge that you understand that your portfolio can not be submitted through this portal.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Kutztown University PASSHE (PA)

Address PO Box 730

Kutztown, Pennsylvania, 19530

Phone 610 683 1353

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kutztownedu/default.cfm