Job Description
The Graphic Design program at Elizabethtown College invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor to teach Typography during the Spring semester. ART 209 Typography and Text Design introduces students to the foundations and history of typography emphasizing its role in visual communication across print and digital media. Students explore typographic design through hands-on projects and develop a personal creative style. Experiential learning and industry preparation are key components of the course. This will be an in person spring semester appointment. The successful applicant will teach one section of typography in the spring semester. Course Details: Schedule: Meets twice weekly for 80 minutes per session Format: In-person only (remote instruction is not available) Location: Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown PA Due to payroll tax limitations only applicants who reside in one of the following states will be considered: Pennsylvania (PA) Maryland (MD) Delaware (DE) or New Jersey (NJ). Applicant residing in other states will not be considered. For full consideration please provide cover letter resume/CV and contact information for (3) references. Candidates are also asked to submit a portfolio of typography-related work and a syllabus or project instructions from a previously taught college-level course. ACT153 clearances are also required as a faculty member at Elizabethtown College. ACT153 consists of PA Child Abuse PA State Police & FBI and need to be completed within the last five years. If you have these clearances please upload them along with your other documents. If you do not possess the clearances the College will order them prior to an employment offer being extended.
Required Qualifications
PhD or Masters degree in Graphic Design Fine Arts Media Visual Communication or a closely related field or significant industry experience Demonstrated ability to teach typography and design at the college level Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to inclusive and student-centered teaching