"Graphic Design Residential Adjunct Faculty - Studio and Digital Arts"

Job Details

Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that ‎‎‎‎‎‎an adjunct member models a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage ‎‎‎‎‎‎in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed ‎‎‎‎‎‎Christian worldview. Adjuncts should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a ‎‎‎‎means to a significant educational ‎‎end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the ‎‎‎‎development of good learning ‎‎conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is ‎‎‎‎possible, provide for individual ‎‎differences, abilities, and interests. ‎

The Department of Studio and Digital Arts invites applications for a Residential Adjunct Faculty position in Graphic Design. We are seeking a dynamic and professionally engaged designer to join our team of dedicated educators.

General Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in graphic design, including foundational and advanced topics
• Provide students with instruction rooted in professional practice and creative exploration
• Support student learning through thoughtful critique and mentorship

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated professional experience in the design industry
• Demonstrated teaching skills with pedagogical excellence
• A strong portfolio showcasing contemporary, industry-relevant work
• A clear and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, to convey clear, well-articulated information, with the ability to understand, speak, and write in English professionally
• Excellent problem-solving skills with intuitive reasoning and the ability to analyze information/events while applying accurate judgment to solve problems that are both routine and complex
• Flexibility in a swiftly changing environment
• Takes initiative while actively seeking opportunities to develop within a collaborative team environment
• Operate learning management software and other technological tools utilized to facilitate content creation, communication, and planning, including industry-standard software (Adobe in a Mac environment)
• Embrace and foster Liberty University's mission and strictly adhere to policies, representing the university in an exemplary manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level
• Proficiency in both print and digital design
• Familiarity with current design tools, practices, and trends

This job description is designed to provide a basic understanding of the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities entailed in the performance of the job as a residential adjunct faculty member in the Studio and Digital Arts Department at Liberty University (LU). It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Target Hire Date
2025-08-01

Time Type
Part time

Location
Lynchburg - In Office