Graphic Design; PaCE Certificate Sequence Part-Time Adjunct Faculty

Graphic Design (PaCE Certificate Sequence) Part-Time Adjunct Faculty

Graphic Design Fundamentals Certificate We seek a dynamic adjunct faculty member to teach Evergreen's Graphic Design Fundamental's Certificate program. The program consists of three 4-credit courses offered in an online, synchronous format. The course sequence introduces students to foundational design principles, advances through brand identity development, and culminates in professional portfolio creation. This position emphasizes project-based learning, creative exploration, and applied technical skills using industry-standard tools, preparing students for entry-level opportunities and further study in graphic design and related fields.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in contemporary graphic design practices, a commitment to student-centered teaching, and the ability to create meaningful hands-on learning experiences from introductory to intermediate levels in a fully online context. Faculty are expected to draw on professional expertise to revise and develop content within the following structure:

Graphic Design I:
Introduce foundational design principles and visual communication concepts. Guide students through experimentation with typography, composition, and image-making. Support development of basic skills in Adobe tools and creative workflows.

Graphic Design II:
Teach brand identity development through creation of multiple style guides. Guide students in print publication and layout design using Adobe InDesign. Develop students' intermediate-level technical and conceptual design skills.

Graphic Design III:
Mentor students in designing and executing an individual capstone project. Guide students in creating digital portfolios using Adobe Portfolio. Provide guidance on career development, presentation, and professional practices.

The program is delivered remotely with weekly synchronous sessions on Zoom. Classes meet Tuesday evenings 6-9 pm Pacific Standard Time for 10 weeks. Additional asynchronous instruction uses a Canvas learning management system. This is a remote position that does not require teaching on our physical campus in Olympia, Washington. However, a condition of employment is that you have residency in one of the following states:
California, Oregon, New York, Texas, or Washington State and teach remotely from that state.

Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades and faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 25 students/quarter in each class. Faculty are also responsible for advising students as they reflect on their learning process, develop a pathway of study, and formulate their own areas of concentration. As part of our interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning, we are interested in helping all students develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and communication across significant differences.

Over 80% of our students come from underserved and marginalized groups, and we are particularly invested in approaches to teaching that emphasize diversity and equity, that provide opportunities for challenge and growth, and that foster a learning environment where all students feel welcome and can learn from one another.

Evergreen's adjunct faculty positions are not eligible for continuing appointment, but successful candidates may be rehired annually. All requirements for these positions must be completed at the time of hire. Salary for all positions is based on experience and degrees Salary Grid. We do not offer relocation expenses for our adjunct faculty positions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a closely related field OR Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design plus 5 years of full-time employment as a graphic design professional. Professional experience in graphic design, branding, publication design, or related areas. Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop). Experience teaching art and design curriculum at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience delivering instruction in an online or remote learning environment.…