Adjunct, Graphic Design

Position Title:Adjunct, Graphic DesignTime Type:Part timePosition Summary and Qualifications:Saint Joseph's University's Department of Art & Art History has a need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach Graphic Design courses on a semester-by-semester basis. Likely assignments include introductory and intermediate graphic design courses, depending on departmental needs.Position Summary / Faculty QualificationsPart-time adjunct faculty will teach assigned graphic design courses, support student learning, and foster an inclusive, studio-focused classroom environment. Course assignments may vary each semester and encompass a range of design topics, with the expectation that instructors bring contemporary professional insight and pedagogical clarity to the classroom.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeaching assigned graphic design course(s)Preparing course materials, assignments, and assessmentsProviding guidance, feedback, and mentorship to studentsHolding regular office hoursReporting mid-semester and final grades electronicallyUsing Canvas or another learning management systemMaintaining consistent communication with studentsSecondary ResponsibilitiesParticipating in occasional meetings with the Department Chair or program facultyCollaborating with course coordinators to ensure curricular consistency and qualitySupporting departmental goals related to student learning and engagementMinimum RequirementsMFA in Graphic Design or a closely related field OR equivalent professional experience.Professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, or related creative industries.Proficiency with industry-standard software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud.Preferred QualificationsPrior college-level teaching experienceFlexibility and responsiveness in adapting course content to meet the needs of students with varied backgroundsStrong communication and organizational skillsProfessional or teaching experience in UX, interaction design, or digital design.Please submit a Cover letter, CV with website, 1 sample syllabus and 3 references.Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about - and to make a positive contribution to - our mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOESaint Joseph's University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail , visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University's Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University's response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Applicant Information & DisclosuresPlease review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.Pay Transparency & Benefits OverviewRead more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Created: 2026-04-02