"Part-Time Faculty: VIS 207 Introduction to Graphic Design (Fall 2025)"

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse University is looking for an individual(s) to teach one/multiple sections of VIS 207 Intro to Graphic Design during the Fall 2025 Semester. (3 credits).

Available sections will meet: Mondays/Wednesdays 8:00am-9:20am (M012), or Mondays/Wednesdays 3:45pm-5:05pm (M010), or Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30pm-4:50pm (M006).

Course Description: A beginning level graphic design class that teaches underlying principles of visual communications and the fundamental strategies, tools, and practices of graphic design; emphasizes visual problem-solving, including conceptualization, typography, layout, image editing and production of print and digital communications. Applicants should have substantial design experience in news, publication, or advertising design.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred. Job Specific Qualifications: Understanding of the Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Express and Figma.

Responsibilities: Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date. Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course. Meeting all designated class periods. If unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, reschedule or obtain a substitute and notify the department chair. Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner. Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

Physical Requirements: Ability to instruct the class on the days and times it is designated to meet. Ability to hold office hours on campus. Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.

Tools/Equipment: Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.

Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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