Adjunct Faculty-Graphic Design

Berkeley College is seeking motivated and experienced adjunct faculty to join our Graphic Design program. We are looking for qualified educators to teach a variety of graphic design courses at our Midtown NYC, Woodland Park, NJ, and Online campuses.

Salary range: $3,100.00‑$3,420.00 per course/semester

In this role, you will help create an engaging learning environment that fosters creativity, design thinking, and innovative problem‑solving. As part of our team, you will guide students through contemporary design challenges and support their development of skills essential for success in today’s competitive market.

• Teach assigned courses in the Graphic Design program, which may include foundation subjects in fine arts (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Design Principles), digital graphics software (Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Maya, Figma), and design applications/studio courses.
• Deliver engaging course content that aligns with industry standards and promotes students’ artistic and technical growth.
• Mentor students through creative projects, offering constructive feedback and encouraging critical thinking.
• Evaluate student performance and provide meaningful feedback to support their creative and professional development.
• Maintain accurate records, submit grades, and manage course materials.

• Master’s degree in Graphic Design or a closely related discipline (e.g., Digital Media, Fine Arts, Visual Communication).
• Proficiency in industry‑standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant tools (e.g., Blender, Maya, Figma).
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach onsite (Woodland Park or NYC campus) and/or online. Candidates wishing to teach online must have appropriate computer equipment and bandwidth for streaming.

• Professional industry experience in graphic design or a related field.

We are only accepting applications from candidates who reside in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut now and during the course of employment with Berkeley College.

Berkeley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering tolerance, acceptance, and understanding in our community, by employing individuals who bring unique perspectives to the College.

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