Web Design & Digital Media – Adjunct (Online/Remote)

California Baptist University; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

California Baptist University, an evangelical Christian university, invites applications for the position of Web Design & Digital Media – Adjunct (Online/Remote) in the College of Architecture, Visual Arts, and Design. The appointee will teach Canvas LMS, HTML basics, and CMS workflows, with emphasis on UX/UI and accessible, responsive design.

Responsibilities include creating weekly course content, providing timely feedback, and adhering to CBU’s online education standards.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree or progress toward terminal degree; teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching in Canvas LMS or similar higher-education LMS.
• Experience with HTML coding concepts and content workflows in CMS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver online Web Design & Digital Media instruction in an adjunct capacity.
• Create weekly video or written content and engaging activities.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on graded work.
• Adhere to Regular Effective Contact policy and respond within 24 hours.

Skills

Canvas LMS experience

HTML fundamentals

UX/UI principles

Education

Terminal degree in field or closely related discipline

Tools

WordPress

Shopify

Job description

Posting Details

Position Title

Web Design & Digital Media – Adjunct (Online/Remote)

Position Summary

California Baptist University, an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention, invites applications for the following position: Web Design & Digital Media – Adjunct (Online/Remote) in the College of Architecture, Visual Arts, and Design ( CAVAD ). Candidates must embrace the mission of California Baptist University and evidence a clear understanding of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service through the integration of the Christian faith and learning.

Qualifications

A terminal degree in the field, or closely related discipline, is preferred. Candidates working toward a terminal degree, or who have significant experience in the field, may be considered. Candidates must embrace the mission of California Baptist University, and evidence a clear understanding of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching through the integration of Christian faith. Successful candidates will have a history of quality University teaching experience and demonstrated relational skills.

Strong candidates will demonstrate the following qualifications specific to web design instruction:

• Experience teaching in a Canvas Learning Management System ( LMS ) or comparable higher-education LMS environment.
• Teaching experience with fundamental HTML coding concepts, including structure, semantic markup, and basic styling integration.
• Knowledge and instructional experience with Content Management Systems ( CMS ) such as WordPress and Shopify, including theme customization and content workflows.
• A solid understanding of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) principles, including layout, usability, accessibility, and responsive design best practices.

Teaching Responsibilities

Strong candidates will embrace and embody “active teaching” methods, including, but not limited to the following CBU online education requirements for instructors:

• Creating weekly video or audio lectures embedded in each weekly module ( CBU supports and equips faculty with access to Kaltura video content manager).
• Creating at least 1x weekly agenda videos and/or descriptive written announcements to engage with and orient students to each week’s agenda and/or assignments.
• Constructive, personalized written comments/feedback on all graded assignments to identify strengths and areas for student improvement.
• Adherence to the university “Regular Effective Contact” policy
• Response to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Minor assignments to be graded within 3 days of the due date, and major assignments to be graded within 7 days of the due date.

This position is for online/remote adjunct teaching opportunities and does not require a local (Southern California) presence.

Nondiscrimination Statement

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/9959

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1,* Are you a Christian?

• Yes
• No

2.* Do you attend church regularly?

• Yes
• No

3.If no, please explain (required):

(Open Ended Question)

4.* Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)

• Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
• No (I am in conflict or not familiar)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Christian Experience Essay
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Other Document

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference 1
2. Letter of Reference 2
3. Unofficial Transcript