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Lecturer Position

Faculty - Graphic Design (Adjunct)

Rowan Cabarrus Community College · United States
Deadline
Dec 21, 2026
Closing in 63 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
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Full or part time
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Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$35.85

About the role

Faculty - Graphic Design (Adjunct) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.

REQUIRED:

Please include either a PDF of your design work (up to 20 images, each labeled with title, year, medium, and size) OR a link to your website.

If applicable, please include a PDF of your students' work (up to 20 images, each labeled with the year, project title, and medium).

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number: Temporary0091418

Position Title: Faculty - Graphic Design (Adjunct) Classification Title Part Time Faculty Min Salary $35.85 Max Salary $38.30 Salary Type Hourly FLSA E = Exempt Position Type: Faculty Position Summary: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College's Department of Art & Design is seeking an engaging, innovative, and collaborative part-time Graphic Design Instructor to join an evolving Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Advertising and Graphic Design program. This role offers the opportunity to teach in-person courses across both our North Campus in Salisbury and South Campus in Concord, depending on semester needs.

Our program is small, dynamic, and positioned for intentional growth. We are looking for an educator with strong curriculum insight who is eager to partner directly with the Department Chair to shape, build, and expand the program's reach and impact. The ideal candidate is an industry expert with advanced mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, with a specific emphasis on Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

Because our department houses Fine Arts (AFA) and Graphic Design (AAS) together, many of our students double-major to earn both credentials. The incoming instructor must possess the versatility to mentor a diverse student population, preparing them for both direct entry-level employment in the creative economy and seamless transfer into related four-year BFA or design programs. Key Responsibilities & Expectations

  • Deliver highly engaging, student-centered, in-person instruction that bridges foundational design principles with current industry workflows.
  • Collaborate closely with the Department Chair on strategic curriculum development, recruitment, and programmatic growth.
  • Provide advanced instruction in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), fostering technical precision alongside creative problem-solving.
  • Support a diverse student body with varied career goals, offering guidance on portfolio building for both professional workforce entry and academic transfer pathways.
  • Value and foster the natural overlap between fine art studio practices and commercial graphic design.

    • Required Education/Experience: Master's Degree in Fine Arts ( MFA) or a Master's Degree in Graphic Design from a regionally accredited institution.

  • Alternatively: A Master's Degree in a related field (such as Arts Administration, Visual Communication, or Media Arts) accompanied by at least 18 graduate-level credit hours specifically in Art, Studio Art, Art History, or Graphic Design.
  • Demonstrated professional practice in graphic design, commercial art, or an active studio art practice (typically 2–3+ years preferred).
  • Advanced, demonstrable expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud programs, with an absolute mastery of Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
  • Provision of a digital portfolio displaying both personal professional design work and/or student work.

    • Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

  • Previous experience with curriculum alignment, course mapping, or assisting in programmatic updates.
  • Prior experience teaching diverse student populations within a community college setting, including mentoring both career-bound and college- transfer students.
  • A strong background that explicitly bridges foundational traditional studio practices (like drawing, 2D design, or printmaking) with digital execution.

    • Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Faculty must be extremely organized and reliable. These courses are taught in a shared studio space.
  • Faculty are required to participate in college email, college and departmental deadlines, and have regular contact with his/her supervisor.
  • The ability to work closely with other faculty and collaborate on projects is required.
  • Faculty must be extremely organized and reliable. These courses are taught in a shared studio space.
  • Faculty are required to participate in college email, college and departmental deadlines, and have regular contact with his/her supervisor.
  • Faculty are expected to have student representation in all art exhibitions.
  • The ability to work closely with other faculty and collaborate on projects is required.

    • Department: Lib Arts - Fine Arts / Graphic Design Work Hours: Varies Posting Date: 06/30/2026 Closing Date: 12/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants: REQUIRED:

    Please include either a PDF of your design work (up to 20 images, each labeled with title, year, medium, and size) OR a link to your website.

    If applicable, please include a PDF of your students' work (up to 20 images, each labeled with the year, project title, and medium).

    Duties & Responsibilities

    Duty and Responsibility: 1. Successfully prepare, manage, and deliver course content in order to achieve course objectives, accommodate diverse learning styles, and meet student learning outcomes. Duty and Responsibility: 2. Actively engage students and provide prompt feedback in an objective, respectful, and effective manner. Duty and Responsibility: 3. Communicate and follow course syllabus content in accordance with directions provided and administrative guidance. Duty and Responsibility: 4. Work collaboratively with the College's support services to identify and address the students' academic support needs. Duty and Responsibility: 5. Utilize College technology for the delivery of instruction and completion of operational processes; this includes but is not limited to the College's learning management system, email and calendaring solution, document management system(s), student information system, and employee portals. Duty and Responsibility: 6. Meet deadlines, including maintaining and submitting accurate class records, employee records/requests, and other assigned tasks. Duty and Responsibility: 7. When applicable, ensure laboratories are appropriately stocked with required supplies and equipment is in safe operating order. Duty and Responsibility: 8. Facilitate a positive, student-centered, and professional environment among students, faculty and staff. Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Do you hold a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or Master of Arts in Fine Art (MAFA)?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you have a master's degree in a related field (such as Arts Administration, Visual Communication, or Media Arts) accompanied by at least 18 graduate-level credit hours specifically in Art, Studio Art, Art History, or Graphic Design?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Are you knowledgeable with the most current Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud software?

    • (Open Ended Question)

  • How many years of teaching experience do you have?
  • Less than 2
  • 2 - 5 years
  • 5+ years
    • Required Documents

    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Transcript 1

    • Optional Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Other Document
  • Transcript 2
  • Other Document 2
  • Other Document 3
  • Misc

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