Part-Time Faculty in Graphic Design

Part-Time Faculty in Graphic Design

Position Rank - Adjunct Instructor

Track - Non-Tenure Track

Position Title - Part-Time Faculty in Graphic Design

Category - Adjunct

Posting Number - T000142

Location - Chicago/Schaumburg

Open Date - 09/26/2024

Close Date - 05/01/2025

Open Until Filled? - Yes

Job Type - Part-Time

Position Summary - The Humanities Department at Roosevelt University seeks to hire adjunct faculty for the BA in Graphic Design program at our University Campus at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL. The part-time faculty member in this position will teach Graphic Design courses based in professional graphic design skills, which may include the principles and elements of graphic design, color theory, typography, page layout, digital imaging and illustration, web design, motion graphics, photography, and video.

We have immediate need for instructors to teach Visual Identity & Branding, and Digital Imaging & Illustration (Photoshop & Illustrator) at our University Campus at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois. These 2 classes are taught in-person. Other courses to be taught at the Crystal Lake campus include: Multimedia Design (UI/UX), Animation, Packaging Design, Publication Design, Portfolio + Internship, and Graphic Design Capstone.

Reflecting the ideals of its founders in 1945, Roosevelt University is a private, nonsectarian community of educators, scholars and learners committed to academic, creative and service excellence, who value differences in personal experiences and perspectives; ask difficult questions; and promote mutual understanding, inclusion, social consciousness and action toward social justice. Recognizing that difference broadens perspectives, Roosevelt University seeks and serves a diverse, promising student body from metropolitan Chicago and around the world. We invite you to contribute your talents to our community.

Entry level compensation rate for teaching one 3-credit course as of Fall 2025 is $3,982.00. Compensation for courses that carry fewer or more than three credits will be prorated down or up accordingly. Entry into the union for any subsequent semesters of employment thereafter is required. Voluntary benefits such as tuition remission, commuter savings, voluntary retirement contributions, and pet insurance are all made available upon union membership and eligibility.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required - Successful applicants will be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Proficiency with HTML/CSS and/or Motion Graphics (Adobe Animate and/or After Effects) is a plus. Photography and video skills are also a plus. For classroom management, knowledge of and prior experience with the Blackboard Learning Management system is ideal, but not required.

Years of Experience Required - Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

Required Education - Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications - Masters degree is preferred, but candidates with a BFA or BA and commensurate experience in the field will be considered. Must have an online portfolio or other demonstration of professional work.

Preferred Qualifications - A master's degree in graphic design is preferred, along with at least five years of professional experience in the field. Must have an online portfolio or other demonstration of professional work.

Equipment Operated - Desktop computer, laptop, projector, printer

Working Conditions - Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds). May be exposed to loud noise from instrument and voice practice rooms on-site.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information - Glenn Canigiani View email address on click.appcast.io

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Are you able to teach at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake? (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

List of References

Portfolio

Representative publications

Teaching interests and philosophy