Assistant Professor/Instructor of Graphic Design

Responsibilities

• Teach a full range of courses in graphic design and digital media with a 4/4 course load
• Manage classrooms, assess student learning, and develop syllabi according to institutional standards
• Support student success through mentoring, tutoring, and academic advising
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to maintain and upgrade classroom facilities
• Participate in campus committees, faculty meetings, and recruitment/outreach efforts
• Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarship to maintain currency in the field
• Teach PEAK intensive experiential interdisciplinary courses during May terms on a rotating schedule

Requirements

• MFA or other relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution
• College-level teaching experience in graphic design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD, and After Effects)
• Strong knowledge of design history, theory, and contemporary trends
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching digital media, including photography, video, animation, and motion graphics
• Innovative and engaging approaches to teaching general education courses

About the Company

Lees-McRae College is a small, four-year liberal arts institution serving Appalachia and the Southeastern United States. Located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina, the college offers a unique environment nestled between popular ski areas and near the Appalachian Trail.