Design Thinking- Adjunct Faculty- Online (Remot...

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University Grand Canyon University is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. The College of Arts and Media offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach for our online campus. Why Work at GCU: Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee 401(k) Employee Perks and Discounts Course: Design Thinking This survey course introduces students to basic design thinking, including principles and elements of design, and concepts of composition. This course includes reading, writing, and lab assignments and requires the creation and exhibition of student artwork. What You Will Do: Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University What You Will Bring: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related discipline Strong understanding of Design Thinking processes, creative brief development, color theory, composition principles, typographic layout, and traditional drawing and rapid visualization techniques Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Behance Ability to teach using the most current versions of Adobe software products Submission of a portfolio of current work samples with the application Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a related field Three or more years of professional experience in the design industry Professional background in roles such as Graphic Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, or Illustrator *Portfolio will be requested for review of application documents* Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review: Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees Any applicable licenses/certifications #gcu #highered #faculty #remote #onlinefaculty #INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.