Faculty-Adjunct-Graphic Design

Recent Jobs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI seeks an adjunct faculty member in Graphic/Visual Design to teach assigned courses, develop lesson plans, and provide timely feedback to students. The role supports mastery of learning objectives and engagement with diverse student populations.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in graphic/visual design or related field, has professional design experience, and is proficient with Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in graphic/visual design or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience working in design or related work.
• Strong knowledge of current industry standards for the creative process, phases of design, production, prototyping/printing, and professional practice in the field.
• Ability to prepare lectures and demonstrations and effectively communicate relevant concepts to students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to present course materials in an interesting and intelligent manner.
• Ability to teach classes during daytime and/or evening hours
• Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns
• Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria
• Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
• Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
• Populates the university’s faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
• Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Graphic design

Lecture delivery

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree in graphic/visual design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Drawing/Prototyping

Photography

Job description

Summary

Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Ensures that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns
• Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria
• Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
• Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
• Populates the university’s faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
• Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree in graphic/visual design or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University
• Experience working in design or in other related work
• Strong knowledge of current industry standards for the creative process, phases of design, production, prototyping/printing, and professional practice in the field.
• Ability to prepare lectures and demonstrations and effectively communicate relevant concepts to students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to present course materials in an interesting and intelligent manner.
• Ability to teach classes during daytime and/or evening hours
• Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in and/or teaching variations of the following: graphic design, Adobe Creative Suite, drawing, physical craft/prototyping and/or photography.
• Proficient in digital design-related software applications such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

College/university transcripts are required prior to hire.

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for adjunct faculty which will be hired on an as needed basis during the academic year. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Advertised: 29 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: