Associate Lecturer (PT), Graphic Design Program - Curry College

Curry College; Blue Hills (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Graphic Design program at Curry College is expanding its adjunct faculty pool for Spring 2026. We seek qualified part-time instructors with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, HTML/CSS, Motion Graphics, and related tools to enrich student learning.

As an adjunct lecturer, you will deliver engaging sessions, guide hands-on projects, provide constructive feedback, and help shape the curriculum while collaborating with fellow faculty to keep pace with industry standards.

Qualifications

• MFA or equivalent in Visual Communication or related field.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, HTML, CSS for Web Design, and Motion Graphics.
• College-level teaching experience; Canvas experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instructional sessions covering essential topics in graphic design and web design.
• Facilitate hands-on exercises and projects to apply theoretical concepts.
• Provide constructive feedback to foster student growth and proficiency.
• Contribute to curriculum development and refinement of the Graphic Design program.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance the learning environment and stay current with industry trends.
• Stay up-to-date with design tools and technologies to share knowledge with students.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

HTML

CSS for Web Design

Typography

Design Principles

Motion Graphics

Wacom Tablets

Large format printers

Canvas

MFA in Visual Communication

Education

MFA, Visual Communication, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canvas

Wacom Tablets

Large format printers

Job description

Associate Lecturer (PT), Graphic Design Program

Curry College, founded in 1879, is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton, Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors, over 50 minors and concentrations, seven graduate programs, and an associate's degree. The College boasts a wide array of co-curricular activities including 40+ student-run clubs and organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Job Description:

The Graphic Design program at Curry College is actively seeking to expand our adjunct faculty pool for Spring 2026. We are in search of talented individuals who possess a high level of proficiency in various aspects of graphic design, including the Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, HTML, CSS for Web Design, Motion Graphics, Wacom Tablets, and large format printers.

As an adjunct faculty member, you will play a crucial role in enriching the learning experience of our students and contributing to the overall growth of the Graphic Design program. Your expertise and passion for design will be instrumental in inspiring and guiding aspiring designers as they develop their skills and creativity.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering engaging and effective instructional sessions that cover essential topics in graphic design, including Adobe Creative Suite applications, Typography, Design Principles, Web Design using HTML and CSS, Motion Graphics, and utilizing Wacom Tablets and large format printers;
• Facilitating hands‑on practical exercises and projects to help students apply theoretical concepts and acquire real‑world design experience;
• Providing constructive feedback and guidance on students' work to foster their artistic development and proficiency;
• Contributing to the ongoing curriculum development and enhancement of the Graphic Design program, incorporating industry trends and best practices to ensure relevance and competitiveness;
• Collaborating with fellow faculty members to exchange ideas and collectively enhance the learning environment;
• Staying up-to-date with advancements in graphic design tools, technologies, and industry standards to continuously improve your own expertise and share relevant knowledge with students.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Design Principles, HTML, CSS for Web Design, Motion Graphics, Wacom Tablets, and large format printers.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level.
• Prior experience working with Canvas
• A passion for mentoring and guiding emerging designers, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility in adapting teaching methodologies to cater to diverse learning styles and levels of proficiency among students.
• Dedication to promoting creativity, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills within the design discipline.

$4,500 per 3 credit course

*Please note: Eligibility for promotion to Lecturer and an increased rate of compensation are negotiated between the College and the Curry College AAUP.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre‑employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at

https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf

Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Stacey Hayes, J.D., Director of Institutional Equity & Compliance, Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator: Office G04, King Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA. 02186.617-333-2212, [e-mail]

EXTERNAL REPORTING OPTIONS:

Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone:[phone], FAX:[phone]; TDD:800-877-8339, Email: [e-mail].

Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination ("MCAD"): MCAD Boston, 1 Ashburton Place, Suite 601, Boston, MA 02108, Phone:[phone](Boston), Email: [e-mail] Online: https://www.mass.gov/mcad-complaints-of-discrimination