College: BRCC

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Liberal Arts

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Job Specification:
The Instructor of Graphic and Web Design is responsible for teaching courses in graphic design, with a focus on Adobe Creative Cloud, and web design, covering HTML for content structure, CSS for styling, and JavaScript for interactivity. This role involves fostering a dynamic learning environment, guiding students through hands-on projects, and instilling a deep understanding of design principles and web development/design practices. As a key contributor to our academic community, the instructor plays a vital role in preparing students for successful employment in the ever-evolving landscape of graphic and web design.

*Teach the equivalent of five (5) face-to-face and online courses per semester (fall and spring)
*College service (committee assignments, recruitment events, etc.)
*Develop and revise curricula
*Advise Graphic Arts and Web Design students
*Professional development (conferences, workshops, publications, etc.)
*Other duties as assigned

Required Education: 

*Any master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in graphic design, web design, interactive media, or digital art
*At least five years working with Adobe Creative Cloud suite as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work
*At least five years in website development/design using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work.

Preferred Education:

*Master’s degree in graphic design, web design, interactive media, or digital art
*At least three years teaching college-level graphic design/web design courses (including serving as a graduate assistant) as demonstrated by a portfolio of student creative work
*At least five years working with Adobe Creative Cloud suite as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work
*At least five years in website development/design using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. as demonstrated by a portfolio of creative work
*Experience teaching courses with learning management system (LMS) such as Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, etc.
*Experience teaching dual enrollment/early college high school students
*Experience with industry-based certifications (Adobe, CIW, etc.)
*Curriculum development
*Professional activity as a practicing graphic designer or web designer
*Advanced graphic design skills using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
*Advanced front-end web development/design skills using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.
*UI/UX design
*Web hosting solutions

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.