Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Graphic Design to teach college-level courses and guide students in concept development and portfolio-building in Lancaster, PA. The position involves preparing syllabi, lectures, critiques, and maintaining grades while collaborating with department leadership to align course content with program outcomes. Candidates should have extensive background in Graphic Design, a minimum BFA/BA degree (masters preferred), a strong

Company Description Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) is a non-profit professional art college located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering a range of creative degree programs, including BFAs in graphic design, animation & game art, fine art, illustration, live experience design and production, and photography & video, as well as a BA in Design Thinking and several associate degrees and certificates. PCA&D is an active contributor to the Lancaster arts community through gallery exhibitions and artist talks that are open to both students and the public, offering strong opportunities for engagement and collaboration. Role Description The Adjunct Instructor/Graphic Design role is a contract, on-site teaching position based in Lancaster, PA. The instructor is responsible for delivering college-level courses in graphic design and related areas, including preparing syllabi, assignments, lectures, demonstrations, and critiques. Candidates should possess an extensive background in Graphic Design, with the ability to teach both conceptual design thinking and practical production techniques.Relevant qualifications include a minimum of a BFA/BA degree in graphic design or a closely related field (masters degree preferred), a strong portfolio of professional work, and prior teaching or mentoring experience in higher education.Strong classroom and studio instruction skills, with the ability to facilitate critiques, guide project-based learning, and support diverse learning styles.Additional beneficial qualifications include proficiency with industry-standard design software (such as Adobe Creative Cloud), knowledge of current design trends and best practices, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching.

The Enrollment Counselor / Territory Manager is responsible for recruiting, enrolling, and yielding a diverse and talented class of students to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. This role blends relationship-driven recruitment with data-informed strategy—managing a defined geographic territory while contributing to national pipeline development across PCA&D’s undergraduate programs, including Animation & Game Art, Creative Writing, Design Thinking, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Live Experience Design & Production (LiveX), and Photography & Video. Manage a defined geographic territory (regional and/or national) Develop and execute an annual recruitment plan (travel, school visits, events, communications) Build relationships with: High school counselors and educators Community-based organizations Transfer institutions and community colleges Identify and grow “right-fit” student pipelines aligned with PCA&D programs Guide prospective students and families through the admissions process from inquiry to deposit Conduct admissions interviews and portfolio reviews (as applicable) Execute targeted yield strategies, including: Personalized outreach (email, phone, SMS) Event follow-up and conversion campaigns Collaboration with Financial Aid on affordability conversations Support admitted student engagement and reduce summer melt Utilize Slate to: Manage territory activity and communication plans Track student engagement and funnel progression Maintain accurate and timely data entry Monitor performance metrics including: Inquiry generation Application completion Admit-to-deposit conversion Contribute to reporting on territory performance and ROI