Adjunct Faculty: Graphic Design Instructor On-Campus

CRIMSON CORPORATION; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

CRIMSON CORPORATION is seeking a Graphic Design Instructor for Nossi College of Art and Design in Nashville, TN. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field, along with five years of professional experience and at least one year of teaching experience.

Responsibilities include teaching students based on an approved syllabus and monitoring their academic progress. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential for this campus-based position. This part-time role requires commuting to campus in Nashville, TN.

Qualifications

• Must show at least five years of professional experience.
• At least one year of teaching experience required.
• Must present an up-to-date resume with at least five recent work examples.

Responsibilities

• Teach students according to approved syllabus.
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner.
• Monitor and chart each student’s progress.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Expertise in Typography

Understanding of Graphic Design Fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Graphic Design Instructor

Nossi College of Art and Design is searching for a Graphic Design Instructor for the following subject matter areas:

• Typography
• Packaging Design
• Motion Graphics

Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field. Must show at least five years of professional experience, and at least one year of teaching experience. Graduate degrees are highly preferred.

Must present an up-to-date resume and at least five examples of recent work. Must have a solid understanding of the Fundamentals of Graphic Design.

Must be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and an expert in at least two of the following: Typography, Page Layout, Packaging Design, Publication Design, Business of Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, and UI/UX Prototyping.

Courses meet once a week and are offered at 8-12pm, 1-5pm, and 6-10pm.

• Campus-based position in Nashville, TN

Position Concept

The Instructor/Faculty is the mainstay of the academic program and is a master teacher in their subject area. The Instructor must be an effective classroom manager. Each Instructor must be adaptable to a variety of situations and have the ability to relate well to students, other faculty members, and the administration of the College.

The Instructor must also believe in and follow the philosophy of the College and agree to support College policies and procedures.

Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree; graduate degree preferred.
2. Thorough knowledge of the subject matter.
3. Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and inspire learners.
4. At least five years of professional experience working in the field that is being taught.
5. Must present an up-to-date resume with at least five examples of recent work.
6. Must know Adobe Creative Suite and Graphic Design Fundamentals.

Responsibilities

1. Teach students according to approved syllabus. Changes may be made to the syllabus upon approval of the department Coordinator, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and President.
2. Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
3. During the first class meeting, inform students of all course requirements, all materials that will be needed, all classroom policies including absences and tardies, all grading procedures, all project requirements, etc.
4. Take and record attendance for each class meeting separate from the students’ attendance sheets. Maintain all class records.
5. Monitor and chart each student’s progress through observation, reinforcement, remediation, tutoring and review.
6. Assist students’ progress by way of weekly quizzes, mid‑term and final exams and by maintaining a current record of all grades including projects and presentations.
7. Counsel and advise students. Motivate students to do their best work.
8. Report all students with personal or psychological problems that may hinder academic performance or may result in potential harm to themselves or others to the Student Services Director and College leadership.
9. Ensure student grading is completed on time and entered into the grade book consistently.
10. Notify every student, in writing, of their mid‑term grade.
11. Make sure classrooms are in good order at the end of each class.
12. Instructors must provide 3½ hours of learning opportunity for each class.

Employment Details

Job Type: Part‑time

Schedule: Monday to Thursday (4‑hour shift)

Location: Nashville, TN (ON CAMPUS ONLY). Ability to commute or plan to relocate to Madison, TN 37115 before starting work is required.