Instructor, Graphic Design

SALARY: $70,113.00 Annually (10-month position) *

OPENING DATE: 09/30/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/30/2026 11:59 p.m.

UNIT: A.F.T.

DEPARTMENT: Visual, Performing, and Media Arts

REPORTS TO: Chair, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts

* Full-Time Tenure Track Opportunity beginning in Spring 2027. Salary listed reflects 2025/2026 Fiscal Year.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports student learning by providing quality instruction for a variety of college-level foundational and advanced graphic design courses, including 2-Dimensional Design, introductory Graphic Design Skills, Typography, Publication Design, Digital Graphics, Advertising Design, and Portfolio.

Establishes clear course objectives; engaging class activities; effective presentations of learning materials; fair grading practices; timely responses to students; and a positive classroom atmosphere.

Handles a teaching load of fifteen (15) contact hours per semester. Related responsibilities include maintaining five (5) office hours per week for student advisement and tutoring and participating in departmental, divisional, and College-wide activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BFA or similar professional degree in Graphic Design or a related field
Three (3) years of substantial professional experience, supported by a strong professional portfolio (evaluated as equivalent to a Master’s degree). A master's degree must be completed within five (5) years of hire
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
Three (3) years of college teaching experience
Community college teaching experience
Remote-live teaching experience
Three (3) years industry experience in graphic design, advertising, or related field
Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and knowledge of After Effects, Firefly, XD, other Adobe CC applications and workflows as relevant in current design practices, Figma
Mastery of typography
Knowledge of UI/UX, motion graphics, and generative AI tools
Strong communication design and editorial layout skills
Experience in using collaborative tools for idea development and team design projects
Experience with curriculum development
Demonstrated ability to scaffold instruction of complex technical and conceptual topics
Evidence of diverse instructional methods that address a variety of learning styles
Evidence of incorporating collaborative strategies in both in-person and remote live classrooms
Knowledge of the College’s mission and vision
Commitment to a culture of assessment and evidence-informed teaching

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

All applicants, please submit:

Cover letter
CV/Resume
Portfolio website of professional/personal work
Portfolio of student work (website or PDF)
Teaching Statement addressing pedagogy, and instructional methods and approaches (two page maximum)
Sample syllabus and sample assignment for a foundations design course
Reference contacts on request

SCHEDULE: Ten (10)-Month Position

In-person, on-campus, non-remote position

RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible

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