Assistant Professor of Art with a specialization in Graphic Design / Digital Arts
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Presbyterian College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level, starting in August 2025. We are seeking a highly qualified individual with teaching and creative work in the area of graphic design and/or digital art. Candidates will be expected to develop new courses in digital media and graphic design and maintain their own creative work appropriate for a faculty member at a liberal arts college; candidates should also possess a commitment to student access and equity in higher education. The ideal candidates will also be able to contribute to existing courses in the art major (e.g., Basic 2D Design, Drawing, Painting, Photography, or Printmaking) as well as General Education courses that fulfill the College’s student learning outcomes for fine arts.
An earned master’s degree (from a regionally accredited institution) in art, digital media, graphic design or a related field is required for this position.
Presbyterian College (PC) is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. The college is committed to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students, supports academic freedom, and encourages community involvement. Located in Clinton, South Carolina, PC is approximately 40 minutes from Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina and about one hour from Columbia, South Carolina. The region offers abundant opportunity for social and recreational activities, with easy access to Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Interested individuals should electronically send a cover letter that includes discussion of the candidate’s teaching philosophy, contributions to diversity, and interest in a faculty position at a church-related, liberal arts institution; curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; and college and graduate transcripts to Interim Provost Dr. Erin McAdams at provost@presby.edu. For specific questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Miriam Ragland, chair of the visual and performing arts department, directly at mragland@presby.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Presbyterian College is an EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. PC is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.