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Assistant Teaching Professor of Graphic Design & Communications
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North Dakota University System
Bismarck, ND (In Person)
$51,187 Salary, Full-Time
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Graphic Design & Communications Job
To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following: Resume Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) References
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Business UnitBismarck State College Location Bismarck Posted05/22/2026 Full/Part TimeFull-Time DepartmentGraphic Design & Communication Close Date06/04/2026 Position Description & Details Do you have a passion for creativity, visual storytelling, and helping students bring ideas to life? Bismarck State College is seeking an engaging and student-focused Assistant Teaching Professor of Graphic Design & Communications to join our team. This position is ideal for an educator who enjoys blending creativity, technology, and communication to prepare students for success in today's evolving creative industries. What You'll Do Responsibilities include supporting student success through instruction in Graphic Design and Communications courses. The successful candidate will create engaging learning experiences that help students develop technical skills, creative thinking, and professional communication abilities.Additional responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality classroom instruction in graphic design and communications courses. Mentoring and advising students to support academic and career success. Supporting student retention and engagement initiatives. Developing, updating, and maintaining relevant academic curriculum aligned with industry trends. Assessing student learning and submitting assessments and grades by established deadlines. Maintaining accurate records and supporting departmental operations. Collaborating with colleagues, campus departments, and industry partners. Participating in institutional service through committee work and campus involvement. Engaging with industry professionals to support workforce-relevant learning opportunities. Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Academic Division Dean. What We're Looking For We're looking for a collaborative and innovative educator with strong communication skills, creative expertise, and a commitment to student success. Industry experience in graphic design, communications, digital media, branding, marketing, or related creative fields is highly valued.STARTING DATE
Fall 2026 REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree in Commercial Art/Graphic Design with 4 years of non-teaching work-related experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to teach, mentor, and support students from diverse backgrounds. Good computer software skills - Strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills, especially with Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Teams, etc., Outlook E-mail and Calendar, and strong Internet familiarity. Will be required to obtain North Dakota State Board for Career and Technical Education certification (up to six years to obtain, and training is provided).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Graphic Communications Postsecondary teaching experience Curriculum development, teaching, and/or training experience Experience with hands-on teaching methods Industry-related certificationsBENEFITS
Nine-month full-time special appointment exempt position. Minimum starting salary $45,500-$56,874 (associates required), based on experience and education. 100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/ To view a total rewards calculator, visit: https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resourcesAPPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED
If you're excited about helping students turn creativity into meaningful careers, we'd love to hear from you!To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following: Resume Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) References