Instructor, Graphic Design

Middlesex College•Edison, NJ

8d•$0 - $70,113•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time Tenure Track Opportunity beginning in Spring 2027. The salary listed reflects the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year. The position is a 10-month position and is pension eligible. The role involves supporting student learning by providing quality instruction for a variety of college-level foundational and advanced graphic design courses. Responsibilities include establishing clear course objectives, engaging class activities, effective presentations of learning materials, fair grading practices, timely responses to students, and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere. The instructor will handle a teaching load of fifteen (15) contact hours per semester, maintain five (5) office hours per week for student advisement and tutoring, and participate in departmental, divisional, and College-wide activities.

Requirements

BFA or similar professional degree in Graphic Design or a related field
Three (3) years of substantial professional experience, supported by a strong professional portfolio (evaluated as equivalent to a Master’s degree). A master's degree must be completed within five (5) years of hire
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
Three (3) years of college teaching experience
Community college teaching experience
Remote-live teaching experience
Three (3) years industry experience in graphic design, advertising, or related field
Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and knowledge of After Effects, Firefly, XD, other Adobe CC applications and workflows as relevant in current design practices, Figma
Mastery of typography
Knowledge of UI/UX, motion graphics, and generative AI tools
Strong communication design and editorial layout skills
Experience in using collaborative tools for idea development and team design projects
Experience with curriculum development
Demonstrated ability to scaffold instruction of complex technical and conceptual topics
Evidence of diverse instructional methods that address a variety of learning styles
Evidence of incorporating collaborative strategies in both in-person and remote live classrooms
Knowledge of the College’s mission and vision
Commitment to a culture of assessment and evidence-informed teaching

Responsibilities

Supports student learning by providing quality instruction for a variety of college-level foundational and advanced graphic design courses, including 2-Dimensional Design, introductory Graphic Design Skills, Typography, Publication Design, Digital Graphics, Advertising Design, and Portfolio.
Establishes clear course objectives; engaging class activities; effective presentations of learning materials; fair grading practices; timely responses to students; and a positive classroom atmosphere.
Handles a teaching load of fifteen (15) contact hours per semester. Related responsibilities include maintaining five (5) office hours per week for student advisement and tutoring and participating in departmental, divisional, and College-wide activities.