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VAST Summer Art Studio Workshop Instructor - Digital Media/Graphic Design

Penn State University University Park, PA

University Park, PA

1mo ago Closed

$0k - $0k/yr Full time Adobe Creative Suite Curriculum Design Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 20, 2026).

Job Description

Join Penn State's VAST Summer Art Studio at the Penn State Altoona campus to lead a hands-on digital media and graphic design workshop for high school students. This onsite summer role offers competitive pay, the opportunity to mentor emerging designers, and a collaborative studio environment. You will guide students through logo design concepts and hands-on vinyl cutting and heat-press production, helping them translate ideas into print-ready files.

What you'll do

Plan and deliver three structured 3-hour workshop sessions
Introduce foundational graphic design concepts such as vector graphics, typography, and layout
Guide students in Adobe Illustrator
Prepare files for vinyl cutting and heat press application
Provide individual feedback and maintain a safe, organized digital workspace

What you’ll bring

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Studio Art, or related field
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
Teaching or workshop experience
Experience working with high school students

Technologies

Adobe Illustrator

Program details and compensation

Location: Penn State Altoona
Camp Dates: July 13 – 17, 2026
Digital Media Workshop Dates: July 14, 16, and 17, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Total Sessions: 3, 3-hour sessions (plus a ½ session on the first day)
Compensation: $200 per session, $700 total

Clearances

PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Application instructions

Current Penn State employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
Current Penn State student (not employed previously at the university) seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Equal opportunity employment: Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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