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Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design, UC Blue Ash College

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Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design, UC Blue Ash College Be among the first 25 applicants.

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.

You are invited to submit an application to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified faculty roles will be filled. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department and there is no guarantee that an open position currently exists. Appointments are renewed based on departmental need and teaching performance. Classes may be day or evening. Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials.

About UC Blue Ash

The Art and Visual Communication Department at UC Blue Ash invites applicants for our Graphic Design Adjunct faculty general pool of candidates from which part-time faculty will be selected for the upcoming term (as needed).

The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is one of the largest regional colleges in Ohio. The college is in Blue Ash, Ohio, fifteen miles north of the uptown campus, on 135 acres in a park-like setting. We offer primarily associate degrees in career and transition programs, as well as general education courses and technical baccalaureate degrees to approximately 5,100 students. The college values excellent teaching and personalized student support to help students achieve their goals. The college is a recipient of the Cincinnati Business Courier 2021 Best Places to Work award.

Job Overview

Part-time faculty must be able to provide course instruction in any of the following areas: design research; production; publication design; branding and identity using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop on Macintosh platform.

Adjunct faculty members will be expected to (1) use our course management system (Canvas) and any textbook-specific systems; (2) hold regular office hours to meet with students and reply to student communications in a timely manner; and (3) participate in at least one professional development workshop per year.

Part-time faculty should be available to teach in-person. Classes may be offered day or evening. This position is not eligible for Visa or green card sponsorship.

Essential Functions

On a part-time basis, teach assigned undergraduate courses.

Using best practices, continually evaluate student coursework.

Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of their responsibilities.

Review and respond in a timely manner to all University-related and student communications.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Education

Master's degree in a related field (e.g., MA, MFA, MDes)

OR Bachelor of Art or Science degree with three (3) or more years of professional artist/designer experience.

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and eligible dependents.

Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14–18% of salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance with generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and additional end-of-year paid time off.

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Competitive salary based on experience.

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).

Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.

Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

How to Apply and Additional Information

To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

Important: Official academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire for all faculty hires.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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Note: This listing includes several adjunct openings across related Graphic Design and related design programs.

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