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 3: Application 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
  • Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS), such as WordPress
  • Strong understanding of the design thinking process
  • Knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and current design trends

Technical Proficiency

  • Ability to teach using the most current version of:
    • Adobe XD (Adobe Experience Design)
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Illustrator
  • Candidates must supply their own software and hardware, as GCU does not provide these outside campus classrooms

Additional Requirements

  • A portfolio of recent, professional design work is required with the application
  • Relevant job backgrounds may include: Product Designer or UX/UI Designer

*Portfolio will be requested for review of application documents*

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

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

#gcu #highered #faculty #remote #onlinefaculty

Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply Online