Part-Time Graphic Design Instructor — In-Person

Saint-Joseph; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s University’s Department of Art & Art History seeks highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach Graphic Design courses on a semester-by-semester basis, including introductory and intermediate classes. Part-time, non-tenure track appointments are made as needed with no guarantee of consecutive terms.

Instructors provide contemporary professional insight, foster an inclusive, studio-focused classroom, use Canvas or another LMS, prepare syllabi and assignments, and report grades.

Qualifications

• MFA in Graphic Design or a closely related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, or related creative industries.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Preferred: prior college-level teaching experience.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in adapting course content to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graphic design course(s) with syllabi and instructional materials.
• Instruct courses and use a learning management system to deliver instruction.
• Prepare course materials, assignments, and assessments and provide feedback to students.
• Maintain regular office hours and communicate with students.
• Report grades electronically as required.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual communication

Adobe Creative Cloud

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

MFA in Graphic Design or equivalent

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Saint Joseph’s University’s Department of Art & Art History seeks highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach Graphic Design courses on a semester-by-semester basis, including introductory and intermediate classes. Part-time, non-tenure track appointments are made as needed with no guarantee of consecutive terms.

Instructors provide contemporary professional insight, foster an inclusive, studio-focused classroom, use Canvas or another LMS, prepare syllabi and assignments, and report grades.