Graphic Arts Adjunct Instructor - Press, Color & Prepress

SECNY Federal Credit Union; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Sick leave

Personal leave

Adjunct Faculty Development Program

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Graphic Arts courses that prepare students for careers in print production.

The role emphasizes press operations, production workflow, and prepress, with hands‑on instruction in Heidelberg and Indigo press environments. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in graphic arts and at least five years of industry experience, plus a passion for teaching in a community college setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic arts field is required.
• Minimum five years' experience in Graphic Arts with production expertise.
• Must be an effective, enthusiastic teacher for community college students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses to prepare students for careers in Graphic Arts Design and Technology, focusing on press operations and production.
• Instruct Graphic Arts students in Heidelberg Press Operation, Indigo Press Operation, Color Theory, Color Management, and Prepress.
• Knowledge of Preflight, RIP, Digital FrontEnd, and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) including AI; wrap up with prepress and press workflow experience.

Skills

Teaching

Graphic Arts production

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic arts

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Prepress

RIP

Digital FrontEnd

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Graphic Arts courses that prepare students for careers in print production.

The role emphasizes press operations, production workflow, and prepress, with hands‑on instruction in Heidelberg and Indigo press environments. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in graphic arts and at least five years of industry experience, plus a passion for teaching in a community college setting.