Part Time Faculty Graphic Design Instructor

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach up to 2 courses in Graphic Design per semester.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi; evaluate and grade student assignments.
• Integrate the use of a learning management system (Blackboard Ultra) and other relevant new technology into instruction where applicable.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day/night, early morning, accelerated and virtual courses.
• Apply culturally relevant pedagogies to the teaching and learning process.
• Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values and respects student diversity.
• Bring real-world industry experience into the classroom, sharing insights, case studies, and practical applications.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in graphic design, or related area.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience working in Graphic Design.
• Professional industry experience in Graphic Design.
• Experience teaching courses at the college level.
• Willingness to incorporate (and a familiarity with) current trends in new technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and advise students.
• Proficiency in Adobe Software.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment.
• Access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus).

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent teaching experience at a college or university.
• Knowledge of UI / UX.
• Knowledge of Figma.
• Experience with creative workflows using Generative AI tools.

Application Process

• Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and professional work portfolio.
• If selected, the applicant is expected to conduct a teaching demonstration.

Additional Information

Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check.
• Degree verification (if applicable).

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.