Faculty - Graphic Communications / Animation and Illustration (Fall Semester only)

St. Louis Community College; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Community College—Florissant Valley is seeking a full-time, temporary instructor for the fall 2026 term to teach in the graphic communications program, emphasizing animation and illustration within NASAD-accredited coursework.

The role involves delivering instruction across in-person, online, and hybrid formats and contributing to program activities. The candidate should hold at least a bachelor's degree in art, have professional graphic design experience, and possess expert skills in

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field of art and professional experience in graphic design or art-related fields.
• Expert-level proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite with strong communication skills to teach in a studio-focused environment.
• Commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary teaching and cultural competency that reflects a diverse student community.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in graphic communications, including day, evening, online, and hybrid classes.
• Prepare and deliver instruction aligned with course learning objectives.
• Develop and evaluate projects, assignments, and assessments.
• Hold individual student conferences to discuss progress.
• Maintain timely communication and provide feedback to support student success.
• Collaborate with department colleagues and participate in program activities.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities, serve on committees, and engage with the community to promote the program.

Skills

Typography

UX design

UI design

Web design

Animation

Illustration

Digital production

Image creation

Collaborative teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field of art

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley is seeking applicants for a full-time, temporary position in the graphic communications program for the fall semester of 2026. This role emphasizes animation and illustration and supports the well-established, NASAD-accredited graphic communications program within the School of Communication, Design, and Creative Arts.

• Teach assigned courses in graphic communications, which may include day, evening, online, and hybrid classes.
• Prepare and deliver instruction that aligns with established course learning objectives.
• Develop and evaluate projects, assignments, and assessments.
• Hold individual student conferences to discuss progress.
• Maintain timely communication and provide feedback to support student success.
• Collaborate professionally with colleagues in the department and engage in program activities.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities within the program, serve on committees, and work with the community to promote the program.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities The candidate should have experience with Adobe Creative Suite, typography, web and interactive design, computer graphics, digital production, illustration, and image creation. They should also possess skills in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, and be proficient in professional design software as well as emerging technologies. Additionally, the candidate must be comfortable working with a diverse group of students of varying ages and abilities. They should enjoy engaging with students in related art projects and activities outside of the classroom.

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field of art.
• Relevant professional experience in the graphic design industry.
• Expert-level proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite. Strong communication skills with the ability to teach in a studio focused art and design environment.
• A commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary teaching and cultural competency that reflects the diverse student community at STLCC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field of art.

Your complete application package should include the following: a cover letter, a résumé, and two professional references, each with their contact information. Also, please provide a portfolio website or digital samples that showcase 10 to 15 examples of your professional work. Make sure to include hyperlinks in your cover letter and/or résumé.

Physical Requirements

• N/A