Instructor, Graphic Design

Middlesex College; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex College in Edison, NJ is seeking an Instructor for Graphic Design to teach a range of college‑level courses, from foundational 2‑D Design to advanced Typography and Portfolio development. This 10‑month, full‑time tenure‑track opportunity begins Spring 2027 with a salary of $70,113 annually.

The role requires a BFA or related degree, three years of professional graphic design experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BFA or similar professional degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Three years of substantial professional experience, with a strong professional portfolio.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instructs college-level graphic design courses, including foundational and advanced topics (2-D Design, Typography, Portfolio).
• Establishes clear course objectives, engaging activities, effective presentations, fair grading, and timely feedback.
• Maintains five office hours per week for student advisement and tutoring; participates in departmental, divisional and College activities.

Skills

Graphic design fundamentals

Adobe Creative Suite

Curriculum development

Education

BFA or related degree in Graphic Design

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

After Effects

Figma

XD

Job description

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Instructor, Graphic Design

Full Time Edison, NJ, US

Salary: $70,113.00 Annually

Instructor, Graphic Design

SALARY: $70,113.00 Annually (10-month position) *

OPENING DATE: 09/30/2026

CLOSING DATE: 10/30/2026 11:59 p.m.

UNIT: A.F.T.

DEPARTMENT: Visual, Performing, and Media Arts

REPORTS TO: Chair, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts

* Full-Time Tenure Track Opportunity beginning in Spring 2027. Salary listed reflects 2025/2026 Fiscal Year.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports student learning by providing quality instruction for a variety of college-level foundational and advanced graphic design courses, including 2-Dimensional Design, introductory Graphic Design Skills, Typography, Publication Design, Digital Graphics, Advertising Design, and Portfolio.
• Establishes clear course objectives; engaging class activities; effective presentations of learning materials; fair grading practices; timely responses to students; and a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Handles a teaching load of fifteen (15) contact hours per semester. Related responsibilities include maintaining five (5) office hours per week for student advisement and tutoring and participating in departmental, divisional, and College-wide activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BFA or similar professional degree in Graphic Design or a related field
• Three (3) years of substantial professional experience, supported by a strong professional portfolio (evaluated as equivalent to a Master’s degree). A master's degree must be completed within five (5) years of hire
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Three (3) years of college teaching experience
• Community college teaching experience
• Remote-live teaching experience
• Three (3) years industry experience in graphic design, advertising, or related field
• Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and knowledge of After Effects, Firefly, XD, other Adobe CC applications and workflows as relevant in current design practices, Figma
• Mastery of typography
• Knowledge of UI/UX, motion graphics, and generative AI tools
• Strong communication design and editorial layout skills
• Experience in using collaborative tools for idea development and team design projects
• Experience with curriculum development
• Demonstrated ability to scaffold instruction of complex technical and conceptual topics
• Evidence of diverse instructional methods that address a variety of learning styles
• Evidence of incorporating collaborative strategies in both in-person and remote live classrooms
• Knowledge of the College’s mission and vision
• Commitment to a culture of assessment and evidence-informed teaching

SCHEDULE: Ten (10)-Month Position

In-person, on-campus, non-remote position