Adjunct Faculty-Graphic Design

Berkeley College seeks experienced adjunct faculty to teach graphic design courses at our Midtown Manhattan, Woodland Park NJ, and online locations.

Salary: $3,100 – $4,485 per course per semester

Faculty are expected to guide students through conceptual development, project execution, critique, and iterative feedback while supporting skill development aligned with current industry standards. Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with AI literacy strategies and the integration of AI-assisted workflows in design education and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the Graphic Design program. Teaching areas include graphic design history, 3D design (Cinema 4D / Blender), motion graphics, and interactive design (Figma, FigJam, Miro).


• Deliver course content aligned with current industry standards that supports students' technical and conceptual growth.


• Guide students through project development and critique, offering substantive feedback that advances critical thinking and design decision-making.


• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback that supports creative and professional development.


• Maintain accurate records, submit grades on time, and manage course materials through Canvas LMS.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Graphic Design or a closely related field (Digital Media, Fine Arts, Visual Communication).


• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D or Blender, and Figma.


• Familiarity with AI literacy strategies and AI-assisted design workflows.


• Familiarity with Canvas LMS.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to teach onsite at Midtown Manhattan or Woodland Park NJ, and/or online. Candidates teaching online must have appropriate equipment and bandwidth for live streaming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior college-level teaching experience.


• Professional experience in graphic design or a related field.

We are only accepting applications from candidates who reside in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut now and during the course of employment with Berkeley College.