Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Design Thinking for its online campus. In this remote role, you will facilitate student engagement, grading, and communication within the online classroom while supporting the university’s mission.
What You'll Do
- Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom.
- Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes.
- Respond to students’ questions and emails within established timeframes.
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related discipline.
- A strong understanding of Design Thinking processes, creative brief development, color theory, composition principles, typographic layout, and traditional drawing and rapid visualization techniques.
- Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Behance.
- Ability to teach using the most current versions of Adobe software products.
- Submission of a portfolio of current work samples with the application.
Nice to Have
- A Master’s degree in a related field.
- Three or more years of professional experience in the design industry.
- A professional background in roles such as Graphic Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, or Illustrator.
Technical Stack
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Behance
Benefits & Compensation
- Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee perks and discounts.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
Grand Canyon University is an equal opportunity employer.
