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Job Description
Faculty - Graphic Design (Adjunct) Rowan-Cabarrus Community College - 4.0 Concord, NC Job Details Part-time $32.23 - $38.30 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree in graphic design Student mentoring Faculty collaboration Graphic design Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Graphic design software Associate's degree Bachelor of Arts Teaching Full Job Description Classification Title Part Time Faculty Min Salary $32.23 Max Salary $38.30 Salary Type Hourly FLSA E =
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Faculty Position Summary:
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College's Department of Art & Design is seeking an engaging, innovative, and collaborative part-time Graphic Design Instructor to join an evolving Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Advertising and Graphic Design program. This role offers the opportunity to teach in-person courses across both our North Campus in Salisbury and South Campus in Concord, depending on semester needs. Our program is small, dynamic, and positioned for intentional growth. We are looking for an educator with strong curriculum insight who is eager to partner directly with the Department Chair to shape, build, and expand the program's reach and impact. The ideal candidate is an industry expert with advanced mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, with a specific emphasis on Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Because our department houses Fine Arts (AFA) and Graphic Design (AAS) together, many of our students double-major to earn both credentials. The incoming instructor must possess the versatility to mentor a diverse student population, preparing them for both direct entry-level employment in the creative economy and seamless transfer into related four-year BFA or design programs. Key Responsibilities & Expectations Deliver highly engaging, student-centered, in-person instruction that bridges foundational design principles with current industry workflows. Collaborate closely with the Department Chair on strategic curriculum development, recruitment, and programmatic growth. Provide advanced instruction in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), fostering technical precision alongside creative problem-solving. Support a diverse student body with varied career goals, offering guidance on portfolio building for both professional workforce entry and academic transfer pathways. Value and foster the natural overlap between fine art studio practices and commercial graphic design.
Required Education/Experience:
Associates Degree in Graphic Design with related experience Thorough knowledge of current Mac platform and current Adobe Creative Suite software Thoroughly teach introductory and intermediate levels of graphic design classes.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design or similar Active Graphic Design Record Previous Teaching experience beyond the TA level
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Faculty must be extremely organized and reliable. These courses are taught in a shared studio space. Faculty are required to participate in college email, college and departmental deadlines, and have regular contact with his/her supervisor. The ability to work closely with other faculty and collaborate on projects is required. Faculty must be extremely organized and reliable. These courses are taught in a shared studio space. Faculty are required to participate in college email, college and departmental deadlines, and have regular contact with his/her supervisor. Faculty are expected to have student representation in all art exhibitions. The ability to work closely with other faculty and collaborate on projects is required.
Department:
Lib Arts - Fine Arts /
Graphic Design Work Hours:
Varies Posting Date:
06/30/2026
Closing Date:
12/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to
Applicants:
REQUIRED
Please include either a PDF of your design work (up to 20 images, each labeled with title, year, medium, and size) OR a link to your website. If applicable, please include a PDF of your students' work (up to 20 images, each labeled with the year, project title, and medium).
Duties & Responsibilities Duty and Responsibility:
1. Successfully prepare, manage, and deliver course content in order to achieve course objectives, accommodate diverse learning styles, and meet student learning outcomes.
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2. Actively engage students and provide prompt feedback in an objective, respectful, and effective manner.
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3. Communicate and follow course syllabus content in accordance with directions provided and administrative guidance.
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4. Work collaboratively with the College's support services to identify and address the students' academic support needs.
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5. Utilize College technology for the delivery of instruction and completion of operational processes; this includes but is not limited to the College's learning management system, email and calendaring solution, document management system(s), student information system, and employee portals.
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6. Meet deadlines, including maintaining and submitting accurate class records, employee records/requests, and other assigned tasks.
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7. When applicable, ensure laboratories are appropriately stocked with required supplies and equipment is in safe operating order.
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8. Facilitate a positive, student-centered, and professional environment among students, faculty and staff.
