Part-time Faculty: Graphic Design (3 courses available)

Lakeland Community College invites qualified candidates to submit their application to teach one or more Graphic Design courses during the Spring 2025 semester, January 11 – May 9, 2025. Applicants may select the course(s) they are interested in teaching in the designated space on the college application.

GRDS 1375 - Computer Graphics (3.78 units of load), online course

Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the tools, applications, and uses of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop software. Students will learn how to use the software through online tutorials, lectures, and lab exercises utilizing scanners, printers, and Macintosh computers.

GRDS 2110 - Graphic Production (4.67 units of load), Lecture/Lab, 1- 3:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Course Description: This specialized course introduces students to the various methods of printing processes, color charts, papers, and file preparation. The processes studied consist of Offset Lithography, Gravure, Letterpress, Flexography, Thermography, Screenprinting, and Electronic Digital Printing.

GRDS 2500 - Graphic Design Portfolio (3.78 units of load), Lecture/Lab, 10 - 11:50 a.m. on Tuesdays

Course Description: This advanced course acquaints students with all aspects of preparing and presenting their graphic design portfolios for job interviews. Students will study portfolio building (both physical and digital), resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, social media networking, and professional practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Required: 1) master’s degree in fine arts – graphic design or a master’s degree in a related field that included 18 graduate credit hours in business courses
• Preferred: College teaching experience.

COMPENSATION: Part-time faculty earn $792/unit of load. Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

1. Complete all questions in the application*
2. Attach a cover letter and current resume
3. Attach an unofficial transcript documenting the required educational qualifications

Application review will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Please contact the Human Resources Department with any questions. See email address included on our Human Resources website.

*To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates and will not unlawfully discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, ancestry, veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, age, or familial status. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. If your disability requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575