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Adjunct Lecturer Graphic Arts & Design

Benedictine University

Job Location:

Lisle, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 21 August 2026 (4 days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Adjunct Lecturer - Graphic Arts & Design

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community inspired by theCatholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees whowill contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shapelives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earthwelcome people of diverse faiths and cultures and promote the common good.

Position:Adjunct Lecturer - Graphic Arts & Design

Department: Arts Communication and Education

Classification: Part-time Non-benefit eligible

Rate: $1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.

Brief overview of duties: The Graphic Arts and Design program at Lisle seeks qualified candidates to teach Graphic Design courses. Ideal candidates will have expertise in traditional design for print and digital media along with a strong understanding of current design technologies and industry trends. Instructors are expected to teach a range of courses from foundational to advanced and may include typography UI/UX design motion graphics social medica design and/or brand design strategy as appropriate to prepare students for the evolving design field.

Teaching Load: Teach one or two courses per semester; each course is 4 contact hours.

RequiredQualifications:

Terminal degree in Graphic Design Visual Communication or a related field preferred
Relevant professional experience in design or adjacent industries preferred
Prior university-level teaching experience preferred
Proficiency with industry-standard software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud Figma)
Knowledge of current practices and technologies in graphic design including UI/UX motion graphics social media brand identity and/or AI

Application Process:Please submit the following:

1) Resume/CV including three references
2) Sample syllabus and/or portfolio website showcasing professional and student work (if available)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions:

Candidates who are offered an adjunct faculty position at Benedictine University must present their Official Transcripts and Curriculum Vitae (CV) in order to be considered for the items must be presented to Human Resources before the position starts.

PhysicalRequirements: Whileperforming the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talkor hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands totouch handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability tooccasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.
Use of computer screen phone andcustomer service.
May require bending or sitting for longperiods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closevision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception andability to adjust focus.
The following of campus specificguidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training: As a University employee you arerequired to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training tofulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or inperson. Employees must complete all trainings required by BenedictineUniversity.

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package:

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health well-being and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:

Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL Paid Leave Act and AZ Earned Paid Sick Time).
Retirement Plans: Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
Mental Health Support: Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educationalpolicies programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic andother University administered programs or employment practices on the basis ofrace creed color national origin sex sexual orientation age disabilitymilitary or veteran status marital status citizenship or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to BenedictineUniversity include constitutional and statutory protections of the Universitysrights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equalemployment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practicesincluding but not limited to recruiting hiring promotion training andcompensation.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verifyidentity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete therequired employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Thefollowing of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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