Multimedia Graphic Design Instructor

The Community College of Aurora is hiring a part-time Multimedia Graphic Design Instructor to support student learning through both in-person and online instruction in Aurora, CO. This hybrid role focuses on inclusive, student-centered teaching, with courses delivered asynchronously within college-defined term structures and in-person classes following the college’s parts of term.

In this position, you will deliver instruction for Adobe and graphic design offerings as well as motion graphic design coursework, while meeting departmental instructional and support expectations.

Role overview

• Teach assigned online (asynchronous within college-defined terms) and in-person classes using inclusive, accessible, and engaging learning strategies.
• Uphold the college’s vision, mission, and values and align daily instruction with established expectations.
• Deliver course instruction for Adobe/graphic design and motion graphic design courses.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain subject expertise and create lesson plans, activities, and assessments that support students in achieving course competencies and outcomes.
• Apply knowledge of online pedagogy/andragogy, methods, retention, inclusion, and assessment of outcomes.
• Promote student success through high expectations with high support, differential instruction, and outreach.
• Implement current teaching and learning practices, including diversified instructional delivery, curriculum sources that include diverse voices, and cultural competency in instruction.
• Prepare course syllabi for assigned classes according to established timelines and provide department-approved syllabi to students by the first day of classes in the LMS (Desire2Learn).
• Maintain accurate instructional records in the college LMS (Desire2Learn) and submit required materials by published deadlines, including adherence to Instructional Guideline 2.11.
• Evaluate student performance in a constructive, timely, and effective manner as stated in each course syllabus.
• Participate in departmental and college-wide assessment practices.
• Complete required instructional professional development, including departmental orientation and multiple trainings during the first semester.
• Stay current with college communications by regularly reading emails and attending required meetings as called by the Chair, Dean, Vice President of Academic Success, and President.
• Comply with relevant CCA guidelines and CCCS/SBCCOE policies and procedures.

Spring 2027 course assignments include: MGD 1011 Adobe Photoshop I (in-person); MGD 1012 Adobe Illustrator (in-person and online sections); MGD 1013 Adobe InDesign (in-person and online sections); MGD 1043 Motion Graphic Design (in-person).

Requirements

• Demonstrate 2000 hours of verified paid or unpaid occupational experience in the industry.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn about and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in instruction.
• Knowledge of multimedia graphic design software and hardware.
• Ability to articulate the “media” of multimedia: print, 2D animation, web, sound, 3D animation, and video.
• Mastery of visual elements and design principles.

Technologies

• Desire2Learn (D2L)
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Motion Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Cloud applications

Position details

• Job type: part time
• Location: Aurora, CO (hybrid)
• Online pacing: CCA online courses are not self-paced and are taught according to college-defined parts of term.
• Compensation: starting rate of $1,213.00 per credit hour taught
• Colorado residency required.

Application process

• Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
• Submit an online application including a cover letter, current resume, and professional references.
• After offer of employment, submit official transcripts showing highest degree achieved to [email protected].
• Finalists must provide three to five professional references, with at least two including a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor.
• Candidates who cannot provide two supervisor references can request discussion with the CCA Human Resource Office for alternative references.
• For official application materials using education to qualify, include required transcript documentation and ensure it meets NACES accreditation requirements where applicable.
• For any questions or technical issues, contact [email protected].

Inclusive Excellence statement: CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence to help students, staff, and faculty learn and contribute in an inclusive environment, valuing cultural differences and experiences through practices, curricula, and policies.

To apply: https://hr.cccs.edu/jobs/multimedia-graphic-design-instructor-aurora-colorado-united-states