New Jersey Institute of Technology

Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Digital Design

Newark, NJ (On-site)

Title: Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Digital Design Department: School of Art and Design Reports To: Department Chair Position Type: Faculty Position Summary: The J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design (HCAD) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track (Assistant Professor) or teaching-focused (Lecturer) appointment in Digital Design. Candidates should have a clear research agenda and/or accomplished creative work and will be expected to pursue this work through scholarly activities such as publishing papers, presenting at conferences, and/or creating internationally recognized and award-winning creative works. This may include, but is not limited to, the following areas of evidence-based design methodologies: Innovative narrative and visualization technologies, such as game design and development, UI/UX, XR, AI, HCI, VFX, physical computing, or digital media and theory to teach design studio, lecture, and/or seminar courses to undergraduate and graduate students. Agendas relating to NJIT’s strategic plan are welcome, and interdisciplinary collaborative practices are encouraged. Candidates should have a clear research agenda and/or accomplished creative work and will be expected to pursue this work through scholarly activities such as publishing papers and/or books, presenting at conferences, and designing peer-recognized work. Agendas relating to NJIT’s strategic plan are welcome, and interdisciplinary collaborative practices are highly encouraged. Candidates should hold a terminal degree in the field from an accredited program, and a proven record of excellence in teaching, research, and/or creative practice is required. Essential Functions: Have a clear research agenda related to their design and creative work. Pursue this agenda through scholarly activities such as publishing papers, presenting at conferences, and/or creating internationally recognized and award-winning creative works. Agendas relating to NJIT’s strategic plan are welcome, and interdisciplinary collaborative practices are highly encouraged. Teach courses and studios in Digital Design. Participate in service activities within HCAD and NJIT, as well as within their profession and/or discipline. Prerequisite Qualifications: Hold a terminal degree in the field from an accredited program, or its equivalent, such as M.F.A. or Ph.D. A proven record of excellence in teaching, research, and/or creative practice. Expertise may originate in many creative academic or professional areas. At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Bargaining Unit: PSA Salary Information: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, if the incumbent is hired as an Assistant Professor the starting salary for this position is $85,000.00; if hired as a University Lecturer, the starting salary for this position is $65.000.00. NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits. FLSA: Exempt Full-Time Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates should submit a CV, a cover letter that includes a statement of interest outlining their vision and qualifications for the position, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a list of three references. Applicants should also provide a link in their cover letter to a digital dossier containing samples of their research and design projects, as well as samples of their students’ work, in a PDF file. Applicants are encouraged to apply by February 6, 2026. The position, however, will remain open until filled. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education