Art and Design Adjunct & Graphic Design

Position Overview
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Primary Purpose of Position
The NCCU Department of Art and Design has an immediate need for adjunct faculty in Graphic Design & Innovation. The ideal candidates will have a master’s degree, professional experience, as well as a passion for teaching. Adjunct professors will prepare students for careers in the field through in‑person lecture or studio‑based learning, critiques, and exposure to traditional and cutting‑edge creative approaches.

In the Spring 2026 semester, the selected adjunct(s) will teach one or both of the courses below, each class meeting twice a week:

ART 3060 – Design History (3 credits) - A comprehensive introduction to the evolution of visual communication—from early symbolic systems and the origins of writing, to modern typography, animation, motion design, and interactive digital media. The course emphasizes global perspectives, artistic movements, design innovation, and the relationship between culture, technology, and society.
ARTV 3150 – Computer Graphics II: Time and Sequence (3 credits) - A studio‑intensive course focused on time‑based media, narrative development, and visual storytelling. Students work with Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects to explore video editing, motion graphics, compositing, sequencing, and concept development. Six studio hours weekly.

Opportunities to teach may be available in future semesters. Course options, availability and schedules can vary each semester.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
We seek accomplished art and design educators who can bring professional expertise and creative vision into the classroom. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree such as a MA or MFA in the field.

Documented professional experience in graphic design, motion media, digital storytelling, or related creative industries.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, or facilitating design learning, with strong communication and organizational skills.
A strong creative portfolio reflecting conceptual depth, aesthetic refinement, and technical skill across a range of projects.

Strong letters of reference will validate the candidate’s teaching excellence and ability to inspire students.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in the field.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
List of References

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
Other Document
Multimedia File