Graphic Design Faculty Associate

ASU’s Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is accepting applications for part-time Graphic Design Faculty Associate appointments for Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027.

About the role

We seek Faculty Associates with expertise in various areas of design to teach undergraduate courses. Specializations may include developing designs in analog and digital formats for motion design, 3D design, creative exploration, project management, professional development, interactive design, accessible design, or focused segments such as visual storytelling, typography, layout design, color theory, branding, and information design skills.

Faculty Associates teach in-person or online courses, prepare course materials, evaluate student work, and assist students. These are one-semester, non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed 0.40 FTE. The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Faculty Associates may not hold multiple non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University.

Anticipated start dates: Fall 2026, Spring 2027 Session A, B, or C.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course content, including lectures, exercises, and critiques.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely feedback.
• Assist students through office hours, seminars, or online forums.
• Support course administration as needed (e.g., syllabus preparation, coordination with teaching assistants).
• Teach in one or more of the following modalities: in person, online, or hybrid.

Working environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled classroom setting, subject to extended periods of standing, lecturing, and facilitating classroom activities.
• Frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, copier, telephone, and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design.
  • At least two (2) years of professional Graphic Design experience.
• Desired:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of design methodologies and professional practice.
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level.
  • Understanding of project management for concurrent projects and multiple deadlines.
  • Familiarity with video production, workflows, and motion graphics, or interactive media.
  • Experience designing accessible digital content that aligns with accessibility standards.
  • Strong visual storytelling, typography, layout, color theory, branding, and information design skills.

Pay

Faculty Associate assignments are paid $1,500–$2,000 per credit hour, depending on the component, over the length of the session.

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