Cartooning & Comic Book Art Instructor (Pooled Position)

County College of Morris (Cc M)

Randolph Township (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 34,000 - 76,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

County College of Morris invites applications for a Cartooning & Comic Book Art Instructor (Pooled Position). The role covers teaching, mentoring, and guiding students in cartooning, sequential storytelling, and visual communication.

The instructor will deliver engaging classes, assess student work, and help students build portfolios for careers in comics and graphic arts, combining teaching excellence with current industry practice.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Strong portfolio in comics/illustration and visual storytelling.
Experience teaching, mentoring, or conducting workshops.

Responsibilities

Educate and mentor students in cartooning and comic art.
Deliver engaging classroom instruction and evaluate student work.
Help students develop professional skills for comics and graphic arts.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Mentoring

Storytelling

Education

BFA/BA in Art

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Clip Studio Paint

Procreate

Job description

Career Opportunities at County College of Morris

Cartooning & Comic Book Art Instructor (Pooled Position)

Position Title Cartooning & Comic Book Art Instructor (Pooled Position)

Job Category

Job Category WFD

Salary Range

Salary Range $25 - $55 hour

Position Type

Position Type Instructor

Department

Department Workforce Development - Instructional

Job Summary

The Instructor is responsible for educating and mentoring students in the principles of cartooning, comic book art, sequential storytelling, illustration, and visual communication. The instructor delivers engaging classroom instruction, evaluates student work, provides constructive feedback, and helps students develop professional skills necessary for careers in the comics and graphic arts industries. Instructors are expected to combine teaching excellence with current industry knowledge and practice.

Qualifications - Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design, or related discipline, trade school/vocational training in art or design, or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Qualifications - Experience

Professional experience in comics, illustration, animation, graphic design, or a related creative field. Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual storytelling and artistic technique. Prior teaching, mentoring, or workshop experience preferred.

Qualifications - Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to inspire and motivate aspiring artists. Proficiency with traditional and/or digital art tools. Preferred skills include: Published comic book, graphic novel, or illustration work. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, or similar software. Knowledge of current comic publishing and entertainment industries. Ability to teach both foundational and advanced artistic concepts.

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