Part-Time Faculty, Graphic Design

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is establishing a pool of part-time and substitute Graphic Design instructors for in-person teaching in Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Apply core design principles across print, digital, and multimedia projects
• Create and edit digital photography assets
• Develop and design websites
• Produce three dimensional animations for visual communication
• Plan, produce, and edit video content
• Craft page layouts for both print and digital media
• Develop logos and corporate identity systems
• Design and refine user experiences (UX) and user interfaces (UI)
• Use Adobe Creative Suite software to complete design tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field is required

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Canvas
• Blackboard

Essential Duties

• Apply core design principles across multiple media channels and projects
• Create and edit digital photography assets
• Develop and design websites
• Produce three dimensional animations for visual communication
• Plan, produce, and edit video content
• Craft page layouts for both print and digital formats
• Develop logos and corporate identities
• Design and refine user experiences (UX) and user interfaces (UI)
• Use Adobe Creative Suite software to complete design tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Graphic Design or a related field is preferred
• Instructional experience at a community college or another post-secondary institution is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software
• Proven teaching ability is a primary qualification
• Proficiency with online learning platforms such as Canvas or Blackboard and delivering instruction online; familiarity with project-based, service-learning, or inquiry-based approaches is encouraged

Physical Demands

• Fine motor tasks such as keyboarding and handling small items
• Sitting for extended periods
• Standing and walking
• Hearing and speaking
• Repetitive motion
• Close visual acuity for data preparation, transcription, screen viewing, extensive reading, and detailed inspection at close distances

Environmental Conditions

• Moderate noise level in the typical work environment