Position Overview

We are seeking educators and professionals to teach courses for the Design Department in the areas of Industrial Design or Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Photography, Interaction Design, or User Experience.

Applications will be reviewed and placed in a pool for consideration for part-time (regular or temporary) teaching positions as they are needed. Appointments are one semester, renewable, subject to review and funding. The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 semester.

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties:

• 70% - Teaching as scheduled courses in Design
• 20% - Class preparation and grading
• 10% - Office hours available to meet with students and administrative duties such as entering grades online.

All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university polices and procedures.

Required Qualifications

For Teaching at the Undergraduate Level: M.F.A. in appropriate discipline (NASAD or equivalent accredited terminal degree) OR B.F.A. (NASAD or equivalent accredited degree) in appropriate discipline plus a minimum of 5 years of effective experience in professional practice and/or college-level teaching with documented evidence of outstanding achievement.

For Teaching at the Graduate Level: M.F.A. in appropriate discipline (NASAD or equivalent accredited terminal degree) AND a record of research, scholarship, or achievement in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in related Design field with extensive professional experience.