Instructor of Graphic Design Job at Oregon State University in Bend

Overview

Instructor of Graphic Design – Oregon State University (OSU) Cascades, Bend, OR. This is a full-time, 9-month fixed-term academic faculty position with potential for yearly renewal and promotion to Senior Instructor. Appointment type and location: Academic Faculty, Bend campus. Benefits Eligible: Full-Time, benefits eligible.

Position Details

• Department: Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)
• Position Title: Instructor
• Job Title: Instructor of Graphic Design
• Appointment Type: Academic Faculty
• Job Location: Bend
• Remote or Hybrid option: Not specified

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts at Oregon State University (OSU) – Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, fixed-term Instructor of Graphic Design position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean. The primary responsibilities are to teach (and potentially develop) undergraduate courses on-campus in graphic design areas such as typography, design tools and techniques, interaction design, design thinking, information design, branding systems, packaging design, professional development, design theory, and design history. The successful candidate will promote diversity through pedagogy and student mentoring, and collaborate with OSU-Cascades in interdisciplinary community outreach around diversity and the arts. The position is renewable yearly with opportunity for promotion to Senior Instructor.

About OSU-Cascades

OSU-Cascades is a small, friendly campus in Bend with small class sizes and opportunities for interdisciplinary interaction. Bend is known for outdoor recreation and a high quality of life in Central Oregon.

Student Body and Alumni (selected)

• 1,370 undergraduate and graduate students
• 78% from Oregon
• 42% Central Oregonians
• 24% first-generation students
• 23% students of color
• 95% of 2023 graduates employed or in graduate school within 6 months
• 5,625 degrees awarded since founding

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Minimum two years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity in a multicultural setting and to advancing participation of diverse groups and perspectives.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills in professional settings (with inter- and intra-university programs/departments, and/or external stakeholders).

What We Would Like You To Have

• Experience teaching across the Adobe suite; experience with Maya, Grasshopper, and Rhino is a plus.
• Experience in commercial workflow and teaching in commercial workflow.
• Background or expertise in engaging Indigenous and/or Latinx communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of experiential learning pedagogies and in-class reflection.

Responsibilities & Work Schedule

80% – Teach and mentor students; initial assignments include delivering undergraduate Graphic Design, Art, or AMT courses and mentoring students in the area.

10% – Maintain currency in the field and pedagogy through professional development activities (literature review, workshops, conferences, etc.). Disseminate ideas within the program, university, and broader community.

10% – Serve on OSU-Cascades committees and perform other duties as assigned.

Research is not an inherent expectation for this position.

Working Conditions

Work schedule may vary depending on student needs and campus activities. Salary: Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $55,000–$62,000. Pay date: last working day of the month.

Application Process

Required documents: Curriculum Vitae, Cover letter indicating how qualifications and experience prepare you for this position, Statement of Teaching, Portfolio. Names and contact information for at least three professional references must be provided. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. For additional information, contact Johana Hernandez (johana.hernandez@OSUCascades.edu).

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Posting Details

Posting Number: P09404UF | Number of Vacancies: 1 | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 12/16/2025 | Posting Date: 09/04/2025 | Full Consideration Date: TBD | Closing Date: 10/05/2025

How to Apply & Recruit

Indicate how you intend to recruit: Competitive / External – open to all qualified applicants. Special instructions: Attach documents listed above and provide names of three references with contact information. For more information, contact Johana Hernandez.