Old Dominion University
Posting Details
Job Title Graphic Design Lecturer (Non-Tenured, F0266A)
Department ART
Position Number F0266A
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 No
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
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
Higheredjobs.com
DiverseJobs.com
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
Academic Keys
Other
If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Media Portfolio 2
Optional Documents
Job Title Graphic Design Lecturer (Non-Tenured, F0266A)
Department ART
Position Number F0266A
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 No
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
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
Higheredjobs.com
DiverseJobs.com
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
Academic Keys
Other
If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Media Portfolio 2
Optional Documents