Instructor - Graphic and Web Design

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Baton Rouge, LA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor of Graphic and Web Design is responsible for teaching courses in graphic design, with a focus on Adobe Creative Cloud, and web design, covering HTML for content structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for interactivity. This role involves fostering a dynamic learning environment, guiding students through hands-on projects, and instilling a deep understanding of design principles and web development/design practices. As a key contributor to our academic community, the instructor plays a vital role in preparing students for successful employment in the ever-evolving landscape of graphic and web design.

Requirements

• Any master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in graphic design, web design, interactive media, or digital art
• At least five years working with Adobe Creative Cloud suite as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work
• At least five years in website development/design using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in graphic design, web design, interactive media, or digital art
• At least three years teaching college-level graphic design/web design courses (including serving as a graduate assistant) as demonstrated by a portfolio of student creative work
• At least five years working with Adobe Creative Cloud suite as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work
• At least five years in website development/design using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work
• Experience teaching courses with learning management system (LMS) such as Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, etc.
• Experience teaching dual enrollment/early college high school students
• Experience with industry-based certifications (Adobe, CIW, etc.)
• Curriculum development
• Professional activity as a practicing graphic designer or web designer
• Advanced graphic design skills using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
• Advanced front-end web development/design skills using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.
• UI/UX design
• Web hosting solutions

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of five (5) face-to-face and online courses per semester (fall and spring)
• College service (committee assignments, recruitment events, etc.)
• Develop and revise curricula
• Advise Graphic Arts and Web Design students
• Professional development (conferences, workshops, publications, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level