Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Music, Social Media, Storytelling, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Typography
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse University is looking for an instructor to teach VIS 602 Essentials for Visual Communicators: Social Media Design and MBU on Wednesdays 9:30-12:15, November 4-December 9, 2026, during the Fall 2026 Semester. (1 credit)
Course Description: Teaches design thinking, art direction, and visual storytelling for music promotion; emphasizes typography, color, image, and motion using Adobe Creative Cloud and AI-assisted design tools, culminating in a cohesive visual system and artist pitch deck.
Qualifications
- Master's degree required. Preference given to applicants with prior teaching experience.
Job Specific Qualifications
Not Applicable
Responsibilities
It is understood that teaching assignments may include the following:
- Developing a syllabus.
- Ordering books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes in advance.
- Preparing for classes.
- Holding office hours each week to meet with students in the class and others.
- Grading in a timely manner student assignments and examinations for the course; and turning in mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to instruct the class on the days and times it is designated to meet.
- Ability to hold office hours on campus.
- Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.
Tools/Equipment
- Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.