Temporary Faculty Art - Graphic Design

Georgia Southern University is accepting applications for a pool of part-time temporary faculty positions supporting undergraduate Graphic Design and Digital Foundations programs for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses
• May be assigned to teach across modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online
• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and the SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines

Requirements

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Art or related subject
• At least 18 graduate semester hours in graphic design or digital arts
• Classroom instruction experience in higher education
• Ability to teach: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premier Pro

Technology

• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• After Effects
• Premier Pro
• Microsoft Office
• Google

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Consistently demonstrate engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Google, and/or applications as required for the specific position
• Ability to follow University policies and procedures to support institutional goals and student success
• Effective verbal and written communication, organizational and human relations skills

Position Details

• Job type: part time
• Employment basis: as-needed, semester-by-semester
• Location: Statesboro, GA (onsite)
• Teaching may occur: on any of the three campuses (as required)
• Non-supervisory: this is not a supervisory position
• Driving: this role will not be required to drive
• Position of trust: not considered a position of trust

Proposed Salary

• Commensurate with experience
• Exempt position paid monthly

Required Documents

• Complete application includes:
  • A letter addressing the qualifications cited above
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references
• Other documentation may be requested

Contact

• Questions about the faculty opening: Department Chair Elsie Howington, [email protected]
• Technical support for application: Shared Services Center, (877) 251-2644, [email protected]

Conditions of Employment

• All work must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, except for limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities (for example, grading and email correspondence), unless specifically authorized by the University for a specific purpose and limited period of time
• Faculty are expected to engage students, participate in events, and perform other responsibilities on-campus
• Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses
• Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses
• Offers are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check (eligibility determined in Georgia Southern University’s sole discretion), confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check
• Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test
• Offers are made subject to applicable federal and state laws and the University’s bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG)
• Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

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