Adjunct Faculty - Graphic Communications

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach courses in the Graphic Communications program.

Adjuncts are part-time instructors delivering high-quality instruction per College policies, with a focus on student learning, integrity, and a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in graphic design or illustration, along with a passion for teaching and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the subject field or equivalent credential.
• Graduate coursework totaling at least 30 hours may qualify.
• Bachelor’s Degree with major in subject field and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned credit courses per approved outlines and objectives.
• Prepare materials and assessments for in-person, hybrid, or online formats.
• Deliver instruction using engaging teaching strategies for student learning.
• Assess performance, grade work, and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate academic records (attendance, grades).
• Communicate expectations and learning outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintain office hours and respond to communications within timeframes.
• Use LMS and instructional technologies as required.
• Ensure compliance with policies and accessibility standards.
• Inform Department Chair if unable to meet scheduled obligations.
• Participate in orientations and required compliance training.

Skills

Graphic design

Illustration

Teaching

Education

Master’s Degree in subject field

Master’s Degree with 30 graduate hours

Bachelor’s Degree with major in subject field

Job description

St. Louis Community College is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach courses in the Graphic Communications program. Adjunct faculty are part‑time instructors who provide high-quality instruction in accordance with College policies and course standards, with a focus on student learning, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment. Assignments may vary by term, modality, and campus.

The ideal candidate will have professional experience in graphic design and/or illustration, along with a passion for teaching and mentoring students. Courses we are seeking to fill include Graphic Design, Web Design, Drawing and Rendering for Graphics, and History of Graphic Communications. Candidates may be qualified to teach one or more of these subject areas.

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities normally include:

• Teaching assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
• Preparing for instruction, including course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality (in-person, hybrid, or online).
• Delivering instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
• Assessing student performance, grading assignments and examinations, and providing meaningful, timely feedback.
• Maintaining accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
• Reporting midterm and final grades using the College’s designated systems by established deadlines.
• Communicating course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes clearly to students.
• Maintaining appropriate office hours or student availability, as defined by the department, at times convenient for students.
• Responding to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
• Using the College’s learning management system (LMS) and other instructional technologies as required.
• Ensuring courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
• Creating and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Informing the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.

Adjunct Faculty may also be expected to:

• Participate in required orientations, training, and instructional meeting.
• Complete required compliance training, including but not limited to FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training.
• Coordinate with department chairs, program coordinators, or full-time faculty regarding course content and expectations.
• Implement department-approved textbooks, course materials, and assessment practices
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in the instructional discipline.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs within the scope of the assigned course(s).
• The College reserves the right to assign other normal instructional responsibilities as may be appropriate for part-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in the subject field, or
• Master’s Degree with at least thirty (30) approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields

Alternative Qualifications for Specialized Career or Technical Fields (as applicable):

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in the subject field and relevant professional experience, or
• Other combinations of education, credentials, licensure, and work experience as permitted by accrediting or regulatory bodies

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the community college or postsecondary level
• Experience teaching online or hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices