Grand Canyon University

Designing with Type- Adjunct Faculty- Traditional Ground - College of Arts and Media

Location
Phoenix, AZ
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 11, 2026

About this position

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. The College of Arts and Media offers exciting opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. Why Work at GCU: Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance 401(k) Employee Perks and Discounts Gym and Fitness Center Canyon Health & Wellness Center GCU Traditional Campus located in Phoenix, AZ: Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2027 semester (Class start date 01/04/2027) Course: Designing with Type This course explores fundamentals and traditions for designing with type, as well as corporate design with an emphasis on typography with integration of vector designs and photography into promotional pieces. Students propose and create solutions for visual problems with type. This course includes reading, writing, and lab assignments and requires the creation and exhibition of student artwork. What You Will Do: Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions while incorporating innovative teaching strategies. Engage students in cutting-edge technologies and industry trends. Assess student performance and mentor classroom success to prepare them for their chosen career path. 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: Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in communication arts, graphic design, illustration, animation, or other related discipline. Preferred: A Master's degree and 3 or more years' experience in the design industry. Industry-level knowledge of typography, terminology and history, font management, page design and composition, and design and production of single and multi-page products. Understanding of ink on paper and pixels on screen production requirements including color model, resolution, file format, file size, aspe

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