Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design Dept. of Art & Design

Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design Dept. of Art & Design

Location

Beaumont, TX

Job Type

Part-Time Adjunct

Job Number

202600231

Home Org

College of Fine Arts and Comm

Opening Date

04/29/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

The Adjunct Position in Graphic Design will teach 1-2 Graphic Design courses per semester as needed by the department. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to create graphic design work and effectively teach students graphic design. The candidate will work with students to develop their skills in the use of industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Cloud apps and Macintosh platforms, success strategies, and professionalism in the field. Other possible responsibilities may be assigned by the department chair.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaching and related activities.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA or 18 hours of graduate study in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.

• Minimum of 18 hours of graduate study in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.

• Ability to teach all levels of Graphic Design courses (1-2 per semester as needed by the department).

• Ability to use and teach industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Cloud apps; knowledge of Macintosh platforms.

Desired Qualifications:

• Records of professional and creative accomplishment.

• Ability to teach digital and traditional media.

• Ability to teach Intro to Graphic Design, Typography, Brand, and Portfolio

• One year of teaching experience in courses listed or related courses.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Ability to introduce students to and develop their skills in the use of industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Cloud apps; knowledge of Macintosh platforms.

• Ability to teach and mentor students in professionalism in the field.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 25 pounds, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.

Job Conditions:

• Indoors, classroom, and/or online instructional settings.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Do you hold an MFA or at least 18 graduate credit hours in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to teach undergraduate Graphic Design courses (1-2 per semester, as needed by the department)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience using and teaching industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Cloud, on Macintosh platforms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Lamar University

Address 1060 East Virginia St.

Beaumont, Texas, 77705

Phone 409-880-8375

Website https://www.lamar.edu/