Adjunct Instructor, Applied Media Communications, Technical​/Studio Courses, UC Blue Ash College

Job Overview

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Applied Media Communications, Technical/Studio Courses, UC Blue Ash College. Posting

Start Date:

3/23/26. Work Arrangement:
Onsite. Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. UC is a mission-driven organization committed to student success and transforming the community through scholarship and service.

The Media Communications & Technology Department at UC Blue Ash invites applicants for our Applied Media Communications Adjunct faculty general pool of candidates from which part-time faculty will be selected for the upcoming term (as needed).

The Media Communications & Technology Department offers the Applied Media Communications AAS degree, one-year certificates, and technical courses spanning design, photography, video, audio, animation, motion graphics, interactive design, and web. The department is NASAD-accredited and supports students entering media careers or transferring to media production baccalaureate programs.

This part-time faculty member will teach freshman- and sophomore-level courses across a range of media disciplines, including:

• Media Design Foundations (graphic design principles, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Photography (camera operation, lighting, digital post-production, Adobe Photoshop)
• Video Production (camera operation, lighting, editing, Adobe Premiere Pro)
• Audio Production (recording, mixing, sound design, Pro Tools or similar DAWs)
• Web Design I & II (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git Hub, frameworks, content management systems)
• Animation (2D/3D animation, motion design, Adobe Animate, Toon Boom, Maya/Blender)
• Motion Graphics (visual storytelling, typography, Adobe After Effects)
• Job preparation (professional practice, portfolio development, emerging technologies)

• Teach assigned undergraduate courses on a part-time basis.
• Prepare weekly course modules and related instructional media.
• Evaluate student coursework and provide timely feedback.
• Support student learning and department goals.
• Review and respond in a timely manner to all University-related and student communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical media field such as video production, web development, media design, photography, animation, audio, or a related discipline.

• At least two (2) years of professional media production experience.
• At least one (1) year of teaching experience in a college setting is preferred.

• Master’s degree in a media discipline or related field.
• Experience teaching or working in multiple areas of applied media.

• Your cover letter should specify your area(s) of expertise.
• Please upload any additional supporting documents (certifications, portfolios, etc.).

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Pay Rate Information:

Tuition Remission

As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time pro-rated by FTE, paid holidays, and additional end-of-year paid time off.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities
• University employee discount program

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit the UC Careers page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired, you will be required to provide acceptable documentation for employment verification via the Federal I-9 process. See the list of acceptable documents.

Important
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To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations, please contact UC HR at jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Req: 101873