What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Lecturer - Graphic Design position at Georgian Court University?
This a part-time, non-tenure position which is appointed on a per semester basis.
The Department of Communication and Graphic Design invites applications for a part-time faculty appointment to teach an online Brand Identity course (7 week term) in the Integrated Marketing Communication MS for Spring 2025. The ideal candidate will be a practicing graphic designer and educator who is as passionate about teaching and practice. We seek someone with demonstrated expertise in contemporary discourse in graphic design and new media, and pedagogy for innovative design awareness. In addition to a successful teaching record at undergraduate and/or graduate levels, we seek candidates with an original project or design practice that complements and contributes to the departmental mission to offer a wide range of approaches to graphic design.
Course Description:
Utilizing various methods of contextual research and industry standard design tools, students will work toward identifying these intangibles to visually communicate a unique, trademarkable brand identity across populations. Through short lectures, design tutorials, and hands-on projects, students will learn how to conduct relevant and useful research to create a unique identifiable mark that communicates emotion, context, and essence to the user. In the end, students will recognize the importance of research in the branding design process and have gained the confidence and knowledge to run their own research projects in the future.
Essential Functions:
- Teach Brand Identity (Fully online) in the Integrated Marketing Communication MS
- Applicants should demonstrate in-depth knowledge and prior teaching experience of graduate Graphic Design courses in both print-based and screen-based media.
- Manage an online grading system and submit grades in a timely fashion in the LMS.
- Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
- Integrate the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice and service in all aspects of interaction.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication Design or Communication Design, PhD or MFA preferred.
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the college/university level.
- Ability to teach in online formats.
- Experience using learning management systems, such as Blackboard.
**MUST BE US WORK AUTHORIZED**
