Graphic Design Bootcamp Instructor (In-Person, Non-Credit)

Hunter College Continuing Education is recruiting a part-time, temporary Graphic Design Bootcamp Instructor for the Made in NY Media Academy during the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year. This in-person, onsite role supports an accelerated, portfolio-focused bootcamp delivered through an interagency agreement between NYC Small Business Services (SBS) and CUNY on behalf of Hunter College, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME).

The instructor will teach two bootcamp cohorts, deliver established Graphic Design curriculum drawn from Hunter College Continuing Education courses, and guide participants through portfolio development and capstone work. The position includes teaching and preparation time, along with assessment, attendance tracking, and collaboration with program staff to support participant career readiness and successful completion.

Role overview

• Teach the Graphic Design curriculum to both bootcamp cohorts.
• Support student learning with an emphasis on portfolio development and capstone projects.
• Collaborate with program staff on assessments, career readiness activities, and consistent learning outcomes across both cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Graphic Design curriculum to both bootcamp cohorts.
• Adapt and teach established Hunter College Continuing Education course materials.
• Develop and administer assessments to evaluate progress and learning outcomes.
• Provide additional instruction and remediation for participants who need support to complete the program.
• Maintain accurate weekly attendance records and submit attendance spreadsheets to the Program Manager according to NYC SBS requirements.
• Monitor attendance and support completion requirements, including the limit of three unexcused absences.
• Guide students through capstone projects and portfolio development.
• Collaborate with the Career Coach on portfolio reviews, recruiter panels, and project opportunities.
• Help prepare students for paid Parker Dewey micro-internships, typically involving 10 to 20 hours of project work.
• Support the program goal of achieving 15 to 18 successful completers per cohort, as applicable to cohort enrollment.
• Coordinate with the other grant-funded instructor to align instructional approaches, share resources, and support student success across both cohorts.

Teaching schedule and courses

Classes are scheduled part-time to accommodate working adults, with approximately 2 to 4 sessions per week and 2 to 4 hours per session. The instructor will teach two cohorts, each with approximately 10 to 12 instructional weeks accounting for holidays and breaks.

• Cohort 1: November 2, 2026 to February 1, 2027
• Cohort 2: February 16, 2027 to May 15, 2027

Courses to be taught:

• Adobe InDesign I (11/2/26 to 12/7/26, Mondays 6pm to 8:40pm)
• Adobe Photoshop I (11/4/26 to 12/16/26, Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm; 11/25/26 off for Thanksgiving)
• Adobe Illustrator I (11/5/26 to 12/17/26, Thursdays 6pm to 8pm; 11/26/26 off for Thanksgiving)
• Producing Video for Digital Publications (12/21/26 to 2/1/27, Mondays 6pm to 8pm; 1/18/27 off for MLK Day)

Requirements

• Professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, digital media, or a related creative field.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or facilitating hands-on learning for adult learners or diverse student populations.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging, project-based instruction connecting design fundamentals to real-world applications.
• Experience providing constructive feedback, assessing student work, and supporting learners with varying skill levels.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to guide students in developing portfolios and preparing for entry-level creative industry opportunities.
• Portfolio development, career-focused training, or workforce development program experience is highly desirable.

Compensation and workload

• Location: New York, NY (onsite)
• Job type: Part time (temporary)
• Pay: USD 55 per hour for teaching and preparation
• Workload: Approximately 15 hours per week over 10 to 12 instructional weeks per cohort, across two cohorts

Tools and technologies

• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator