Adjunct Instructor- Ilustration

Job Description

Adjunct Instructor, Illustration

The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) invites applicants for a Part Time Adjunct Instructor in the Illustration Department. The ideal candidate is an innovative professional who can deliver relevant classroom experiences. We seek qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise, teaching knowledge, and strong Illustration skills including drawing, rendering, understanding of color and composition are required. Specifically, the candidate must be well versed in raster painting tools like Adobe Photoshop. CCAD is looking for a dynamic and engaged person for this program with significant professional experience who is energized by the challenge and promise of this opportunity. The successful candidate will work closely with the program chair and illustration faculty.

CCAD seeks a candidate who can collaboratively engage with faculty and mentor students. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills; show initiative, dependability, empathy, and reliability. In addition, the candidate will possess the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and learning styles.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Date of Hire: Fall 2025

Position: Adjunct Instructor, part-time

Qualifications: A Bachelor of Fine Arts or related field is required, preferably complimented by professional experience and a minimum of three years of college level teaching experience preferred.

A terminal degree in the related field is encouraged.

A completed application will include:

A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role, highlights their teaching philosophy, and discusses their experience teaching through a lens of cultural competency.

A CV including names/contact details for three references

A portfolio of professional work and if applicable, a portfolio of student projects (both can either be linked to in the CV, or uploaded) (10-15 images each for professional work and, if available, 5-10 images of student projects,)

Please direct any questions regarding the position to the search committee chair, John Cairns, . Applications will continue to be received and reviewed until the position is filled.

Please apply by visiting and searching for Illustration. The application should include a letter of interest and resume or vita that lists three professional references. .

About Columbus College of Art & Design:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020.

And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

EEO Statement:

Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.

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