Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that an adjunct member models a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Adjuncts should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests.
The Department of Studio and Digital Arts invites applications for a Residential Adjunct Faculty position in Graphic Design. We are seeking a dynamic and professionally engaged designer to join our team of dedicated educators.
General Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in graphic design, including foundational and advanced topics
- Provide students with instruction rooted in professional practice and creative exploration
- Support student learning through thoughtful critique and mentorship
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated professional experience in the design industry
- Demonstrated teaching skills with pedagogical excellence
- A strong portfolio showcasing contemporary, industry-relevant work
- A clear and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, to convey clear, well-articulated information, with the ability to understand, speak, and write in English professionally
- Excellent problem-solving skills with intuitive reasoning and the ability to analyze information/events while applying accurate judgment to solve problems that are both routine and complex
- Flexibility in a swiftly changing environment
- Takes initiative while actively seeking opportunities to develop within a collaborative team environment
- Operate learning management software and other technological tools utilized to facilitate content creation, communication, and planning, including industry-standard software (Adobe in a Mac environment)
- Embrace and foster Liberty University's mission and strictly adhere to policies, representing the university in an exemplary manner
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level
- Proficiency in both print and digital design
- Familiarity with current design tools, practices, and trends
This job description is designed to provide a basic understanding of the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities entailed in the performance of the job as a residential adjunct faculty member in the Studio and Digital Arts Department at Liberty University (LU). It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Target Hire Date
2025-08-01
Time Type
Part time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
