St. John's University

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Art and Design

Adjunct faculty in Graphic Design

The Institution

St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. 

Commitment to Inclusion

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Division/Department Information

The Department of Art and Design at St. John’s University invites applications for an adjunct position in Graphic Design, to begin January 2025. The Department is located on the Queens campus in New York City, and offers BFA degrees in Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, and Fine Art, a BA in Art History and an MA in Museum Studies. The mission of the Department, since the first degree program was offered in 1963, is to provide a rich and challenging educational environment that emphasizes the creation of visually sophisticated works and concurrently develops the whole person: intellectually, ethically, and critically. Students in the 132-credit NASAD accredited Graphic Design program complete a rigorous program of coursework followed by a capstone course and internship or thesis.

Responsibilities

The Department of Art and Design at St. John’s University in Queens, NY is seeking adjunct faculty to teach two undergraduate Graphic Design classes for the Spring 2025 semester. ART 2115 Graphic Production is a project-based studio course that introduces issues around sustainability in design and is focuses on packaging and branding. It is taken by second semester sophomore Graphic Design students. ART 2130 Motion Graphics is introduces students to the dynamic world of motion graphics, blending principles of graphic design, animation, and visual storytelling. Students create graphics for various media, including film, television, and digital platforms using Adobe After Effects. Sophomores and Junior Graphic Design BFA students enroll in this course. Both classes meet in person for 2:50 twice a week at our Queens, New York campus.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Graphic Designer who is currently working in the field and has college level teaching experience. Successful candidates may teach one or both classes depending on scheduling. They should be able to teach packaging and After Effects – based animation. Ideally evidence of these competencies will be shown in the work featured in their own portfolio or in a portfolio of students’ work. Candidates should have a Masters degree or equivalent industry experience.

Application Process

Submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; link(s) to an online portfolio (or an attached PDF) documenting evidence of professional excellence and if applicable links to an online portfolio (or an attached PDF) of student work including up to 20 examples of student outcomes. A list of three references will be required of finalists.

The 2024-2025 academic year hire-on credit hour rates for adjunct faculty are as follows:

Adjunct Professor - $1,900

Adjunct Associate Professor - $1,700

Adjunct Assistant Professor - $1,600

Adjunct Instructor - $1,500

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time.

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.