Point Park University · 4 weeks ago
Lecturer of Graphic and Interactive Design and Public Relations
Pittsburgh,PA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPoint Park University is a vibrant and dynamic urban university located in Downtown Pittsburgh, seeking a full-time lecturer for their School of Communication. The role involves teaching graphic and interactive design and public relations courses, mentoring students, and contributing to the academic community through various responsibilities.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and creative, industry and/or scholarly activities
Responsibilities include teaching graphic and interactive design and public relations courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Point Park's collective bargaining agreement requires faculty members to teach three graduate classes or four undergraduate classes per semester
Additional coursework may include teaching in SOC's media arts core curriculum for Bachelor of Fine Arts programs
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Provide evidence of excellent technical skills to instruct students in the use of industry standard software in advanced upper-level graphic design courses in emerging digital technologies including interactive media, graphic illustration, digital imaging, UI/UX design, web publishing and scripting, and application of technical skills including front-end web development
Maintain an active understanding of current industry best practices and technology in graphic design and public relations
Recruiting and retaining students in the Arts and Graphic Design area
Participating in SoC/Media Arts meetings and events
Maintain regular office hours
Work collaboratively and productively with faculty colleagues to meet the needs of our student body
Qualification
Required
Have an earned MFA in graphic design or media arts, an MBA, or an MA in Mass Communication or a related field
Have five years of professional work experience in graphic and interactive design or public relations in a design or artistic position
The ability to teach courses in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Branding, Typography, Professional Practices and Public Relations
Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Preferred
Ability to teach core courses in the advertising or public relations program
Experience teaching event planning and/or crisis communication courses
Track record of success in working with diverse communities of student, colleagues, and clients
Benefits
Opportunities for course releases for scholarly activity and service to the university.
Company
Point Park University
Point Park University is a school in Pittsburgh.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5M2014-09-26Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Ted Black
Senior Vice President
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