Job Description

Winthrop University, a highly ranked, public, comprehensive university, announces a search for Adjunct Professors of Design, in the Department of Design, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The assignment commences academic year 2025-2026, and subsequent assignments are determined on a semester by semester basis since our needs for adjunct faculty vary from semester to semester, but typically include:

• Design Fundamentals: 2D design, Drawing, Design & Color, Design Methods, Design History
• Intro. to Graphic Design​
• Intro. to Typography, Intermediate Typography
• Print Production, Layout & Color Separations
• Packaging, 3D Design
• Corporate Identity, Branding
• Research Methods
• Design Seminars

Winthrop's student body, which closely mirrors the racial and ethnic diversity in the state, has recently received accolades for its success in graduating students of color. Adjuncts will have the opportunity to lead students in their assigned 3-credit studio classes and have access to on-campus research facilities including the Creator Space in Rutledge and our new off-campus J. Robert Bazemore Design Center at The Thread, in downtown Rock Hill https://www.thethreadrockhill.com/

Qualifications

Adjunct faculty teaching undergraduate courses at Winthrop University are expected to hold a master’s degree or higher in the teaching disciplines. In order to teach graduate courses at Winthrop University, faculty must have an earned doctorate / terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. Winthrop University gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline. In cases of exceptional and significant professional experiences, the said experience may be considered in lieu of the terminal or master’s degree if the candidate possesses at least 18 hours of graduate credits in the discipline.

Application Instructions

Qualified and interested applicants are asked to apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/46985 and upload the following documents:

• a letter of interest addressed to Jason Tselentis, Dept. of Design Chairperson tselentisj@winthrop.edu
• curriculum vitae, include all exhibitions, professional accolades, client work, and/or freelance work
• unofficial transcripts
• PDF with portfolio of both: 8–10 examples of professional design work from agency, studio, freelance, contracting, or in-house design domains; 12–20 examples of student design work

Questions can be sent to Jason Tselentis, Dept. of Design Chairperson tselentisj@winthrop.edu or call 803-323-4565 to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Winthrop University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.