Instructor, Graphic Communications - Tenure Track - Spring 2027
About The Position
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Instructor of Graphic Communications, beginning in Spring 2027. The Graphic Communications Program is designed to prepare students for careers in the design field by focusing on client- and industry-based practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching five undergraduate courses per semester in areas such as Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, and Motion graphics and UI/UX design. CSN is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), committed to providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment for its diverse student population. The college emphasizes educational access, equitable resources, and the dignity and potential of all individuals, striving to create a Students First institutional culture. CSN is dedicated to maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and promoting diversity and inclusion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, New Media, or related field (must be obtained by time of appointment).
Nice To Haves
- College-level teaching experience and/or a record of client-based, industry experience.
- Teaching experience in a college setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in three or more of the following graphic communications areas: typography, digital imaging, visual/design fundamentals, conceptual design, layout design, illustration, print production and prepress, image manipulation, art direction, design history/theory, storyboarding, motion graphics, broadcast graphics, interaction/interactive communications design, instructional design, or related areas.
- Experience with current industry standard tools is preferred, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and comparable applications such as Canva, Blender, or Cinema 4D.
- Knowledge of Unreal Engine or similar software.
Responsibilities
- Teach five undergraduate courses per semester in Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, and Motion graphics and UI/UX design.
Benefits
- Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
- Variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
- Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
- On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
- Learning & professional development opportunities.
- Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.
- Relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022-2025.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
