Instructor - Graphic and Web Design

Baton Rouge Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Generous annual leave

Job summary

A Louisiana educational institution is looking for an experienced Instructor of Graphic and Web Design to teach courses focusing on Adobe Creative Cloud and web technologies. This full-time role involves curriculum development, advising students, and engaging in professional development activities. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and significant professional experience in graphic/web design. An attractive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in graphic design or related fields.
• Minimum five years of experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Minimum five years in web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per semester in graphic and web design.
• Participate in college service and committee assignments.
• Develop and revise curricula of courses.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

UI/UX Design

Education

Master's degree in graphic design or related field

Job description

Overview

The Instructor of Graphic and Web Design is responsible for teaching courses in graphic design, with a focus on Adobe Creative Cloud, and web design, covering HTML for content structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for interactivity. This role involves fostering a dynamic learning environment, guiding students through hands-on projects, and instilling a deep understanding of design principles and web development/design practices. As a key contributor to our academic community, the instructor plays a vital role in preparing students for successful employment in the ever-evolving landscape of graphic and web design.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of five (5) face-to-face and online courses per semester (fall and spring)
• College service (committee assignments, recruitment events, etc.)
• Develop and revise curricula
• Advise Graphic Arts and Web Design students
• Professional development (conferences, workshops, publications, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education

• Any master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in graphic design, web design, interactive media, or digital art
• At least five years working with Adobe Creative Cloud suite as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work
• At least five years in website development/design using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in graphic design, web design, interactive media, or digital art
• At least three years teaching college-level graphic design/web design courses (including serving as a graduate assistant) as demonstrated by a portfolio of student creative work
• At least five years working with Adobe Creative Cloud suite as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work
• At least five years in website development/design using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work
• Experience teaching courses with learning management system (LMS) such as Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, etc.
• Experience teaching dual enrollment/early college high school students
• Experience with industry-based certifications (Adobe, CIW, etc.)
• Curriculum development
• Professional activity as a practicing graphic designer or web designer
• Advanced graphic design skills using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
• Advanced front-end web development/design skills using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.
• UI/UX design
• Web hosting solutions

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment. Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education