Job Description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is Arizona’s premier private Christian university.

The College of Arts and Media offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach for our online campus.

Why Work at GCU:

  • Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Perks and Discounts

Course: Interface Design 2: Web Design

This course focuses on the web design prototyping process including research, wireframes, design comps, and interactive mock-ups that address a creative brief. Students learn website production, as well as Search Engine Optimization as it applies to design assets. Technology requirement: Students provide their own laptop, mouse, and subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud. 

What You Will Do:

  • Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom
  • Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes
  • Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes
  • 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:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Web Design, UX/UI Design, Graphic Design, or a related discipline
  • Master’s degree and 3+ years of professional design industry experience preferred

Required Skills & Knowledge

  • Expertise in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design
  • Experience designing for and working with Content Management Systems (CMS), such as WordPress
  • Strong understanding of the design thinking process
  • Solid knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, brand development, and current industry trends

Software Proficiency

  • Ability to teach using the most current version of:
    • Adobe XD (Experience Design)
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Illustrator

Preferred Professional Backgrounds

  • Product Designer
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Web Designer

Additional Requirements

  • Candidates must supply their own hardware and software, as GCU does not provide these outside of campus classrooms
  • A portfolio of recent, professional work must be submitted with the application

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

  • Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees
  • Any applicable licenses/certifications

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Application Instructions

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