Cartooning & Comic Book Art Instructor (Pooled Position)

County College of Morris (Cc M); Randolph Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

County College of Morris is seeking a Cartooning & Comic Book Art Instructor (Pooled Position) to educate and mentor students in cartooning, comic book art, and visual storytelling. The role requires delivering engaging classroom instruction, evaluating student work, and guiding students toward professional skills for careers in comics and graphic arts.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or related field, with professional experience in comics/illustration and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design or related discipline preferred.
• Professional experience in comics, illustration, animation, graphic design, or related creative field; strong portfolio required.
• Prior teaching, mentoring, or workshop experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate and mentor students in cartooning, comic book art, sequential storytelling, illustration and visual communication.
• Deliver engaging classroom instruction and evaluate student work.
• Provide constructive feedback and help students develop professional skills for comics and graphic arts careers.
• Combine teaching with current industry knowledge and practice.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Digital art tools

Portfolio review

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts / Illustration / Animation / Graphic Design

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).