Part-Time Faculty – Graduate Communications Design (71103) – Pratt Institute – Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute

Brooklyn, NY

2024-10-09

The Graduate Communications Design department at Pratt Institute is calling for applications of candidates to join our part-time teaching faculty for the 24/25 academic year, starting with Fall 2024. The faculty will primarily teach in our MS in Packaging, Identities and System Design.

This STEM-designated program prepares students to make meaningful and impactful contributions across various design practices. It prepares students to enter a professional world fitted with a level of professional competency to join the community of leaders in sustainable practices, packaging innovation, and integrated design systems. This multidisciplinary program explores real-world challenges to understand how designers can reimagine form-making, branding, and production frameworks.

We seek applicants with a broad vision for the future of Packaging Design and branding, and the ability to articulate that vision. Candidates should comfortably operate at the intersection of commercial practices and innovation and be able to effectively articulate the interplay between experimentation, branding, and socio-economic sustainability.

Candidates must possess excellent collaboration, co-creation, and communication skills, and have a strong interest in working with cohort faculty and our broader community of faculty members.

Pedagogical advancement is central to our department’s mission. We welcome faculty who practice inclusive pedagogy, focusing on students’ growth and development with deep respect for diverse learning modes, backgrounds, and experiences.

We Encourage Applicants With Expertise In The Following Areas

Packaging Design
Design Management
Design Systems
Branding
System design
R&D, Design Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Creative/art direction

Mentor and guide students or team members in exploring new methodologies in packaging design
Articulate the relationship between experimentation, branding, and socio-economic sustainability in the design process.
Lead discussions and projects that explore the impact of packaging on sustainability and consumer behavior.

Applicants are required to have a degree in Communications Design, or related fields or equivalent experience in practice. Knowledge of Rhino, Solidworks and 3-D rendering software is highly desirable. Previous post-secondary teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, a demonstrated level of intercultural competence, and ability to work well with diverse populations.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $1700-$2020/per contact hour.,

Review of applications will begin immediately and be ongoing.
To apply, please submit your CV, a short cover letter indicating your areas of interest and teaching philosophy, and a link to your portfolio and/or teaching portfolio.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Higher Education