Visiting Assistant Professor of Art in Graphic Design

Art Department offering B.A. and B.F.A. programs seeks a dynamic art educator specializing in Graphic Design and Digital Media. The position involves teaching all levels of Graphic Design and Digital Media, including Foundations in Digital Media, Adobe‑based courses, and a BFA thesis in Digital Media. The faculty member will also teach core art and general education courses, cultivate a strong vision for the program, grow enrollment, and expand applied professional practices to connect coursework with careers in fine arts and industry.

• Teach four classes per semester across Graphic Design and Digital Media disciplines.
• Oversee senior projects and BFA thesis work.
• Maintain and upgrade classroom facilities and technology.
• Administer the budget for the Graphic Design area.
• Contribute equitably to departmental duties: curriculum planning, advising, recruitment, and community engagement.

• Master of Fine Arts or other terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong focus on teaching.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational needs of diverse students, including those with disabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity‑minded, inclusive classroom practices.
• Commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.

• Teaching and/or professional experience in motion graphics, animation, web design, digital media, or interaction design.
• Ability to mentor students beyond the classroom in preparation for thesis capstone exhibition.
• Knowledge of multimedia web, drawing, typography, design principles, color theory, and photography.
• Understanding of design history and its relevance to current trends.
• Experience working with historically underserved or first‑generation students.
• Experience in recruiting and retaining underrepresented students.
• Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.
• Self‑awareness of cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges and how they inform teaching.
• Decision‑making informed by research, data, and theory that leverages students’ unique cultures and backgrounds.

Pay range: $51,219 – $64,114, commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information consult https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

On‑site in Alamosa, CO.

Submit all required materials electronically through Adams State University’s Workday application portal. Only complete applications are considered.

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, informed responses, graduate transcripts, and three references.
• Sample projects, images of student work, and personal work.

Adams State University is committed to building an inclusive workforce and actively seeks qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities. We encourage applicants who can demonstrate many of the skills and competencies outlined above.

Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work before employment can be finalized. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. The university complies with Title IX and related federal regulations. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of race, color, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, marital status, or parental status.