Designing Type- Adjunct Faculty- Traditional Ground - College of Arts and Media

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona.

The College of Arts and Media offers exciting opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus.

• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus located in Phoenix, AZ

Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2027 semester (Class start date 01/04/2027)

This course explores fundamentals and traditions for designing with type, as well as corporate design with an emphasis on typography with integration of vector designs and photography into promotional pieces.

Students propose and create solutions for visual problems with type. This course includes reading, writing, and lab assignments and requires the creation and exhibition of student artwork.

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions while incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
• Engage students in cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.
• Assess student performance and mentor classroom success to prepare them for their chosen career path.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

• Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in communication arts, graphic design, illustration, animation, or other related discipline.
• Preferred: A Master’s degree and 3 or more years’ experience in the design industry.
• Industry-level knowledge of typography, terminology and history, font management, page design and composition, and design and production of single and multi-page products.
• Understanding of ink on paper and pixels on screen production requirements including color model, resolution, file format, file size, aspect ratios, and file prep and distribution are required.
• Industry-level knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Behance, and Creative Cloud Libraries is required.

Job titles that fit the criteria:
Graphic Designer, Production Artist, Production Manager, Art Director, Creative Director, Illustrator.

GCU does not provide software or hardware outside of the campus classrooms.

Candidates are expected to be able to teach on the most current version of the Adobe software products.

A portfolio of current work examples is required with the application to teach.

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years.

As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.