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 2026 semester (01/05/2026 - 04/26/2026)

Course: Raster and Vector Technologies

This foundational studio course focuses on developing visual style and production workflows in the creation of raster- and vector-based graphics using industry-standard technologies. Students apply color theory and composition skills to create complex illustrations and advertisements. Multiple input sources are combined to create both original and derivative content: camera, scanner, mouse, tablet, traditional media, and stock photography. Students practice acquiring work at the correct PPI, retouching, tonal correction, and color profiling to create images compliant with industry standards. Emphasis is placed on selecting appropriate imagery by analyzing audience needs, which is then applied to developing creative and original work. Students also learn how to legally acquire stock imagery and the ethical obligations in its manipulation. 
 

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.
• A Master’s degree and 3 or more years’ experience in the design industry is preferred.
• Industry-level knowledge of current versions of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Behance, along with multiple media capturing techniques, and image usage rights and ethics is required.
• A demonstrated understanding of concept development and compositional skills is expected
• Technical Requirements: GCU does not provide software or hardware outside of the campus classrooms. Candidates are expected to be able to teach on the most current version of the Adobe software products.

A portfolio of current work examples is required with the application to teach.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcript for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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