Bergen Community College is accepting applications for adjunct positions for our Graphic Design program. 

Visual Arts Department:

The mission of the department of visual arts at Bergen Community is to provide students with instruction, experience and encouragement in the practice of visual art and the study of the history of art and visual culture. Our courses, taught by professors who are also professionals active in their fields, impart current information and techniques and promote the development of students’ thinking about art, media, and culture. The Visual Arts Department is located on the main campus in Paramus in West Hall. Facilities include state-of-the-art studios for computer animation, computer graphics, drawing/painting, digital and darkroom photography and digital projection for the teaching of the history of art.

The Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.)- Graphic Design/Computer Graphics program option is designed to provide students with the coursework needed to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a pathway to careers in graphic design/computer graphics as graphic designers, art directors, multimedia artists, and animators.

Students can take coursework and concentrated options in graphic design. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with Bergen Community College faculty and Career Services as they begin to explore career options.

Courses and Requirements:

We are looking for adjunct faculty to teach within the  AAS Graphic Design/Computer Graphics program. 

Courses include: 

• Typography
• Web Development
• 2-D design
• Graphic Design
• Illustration and Layout

Applicants must have at least 5 years of industry experience and a BFA in the field of discipline- however a Masters degree is preferred. A minimum of 2 years college level teaching experience is preferred. 

Applicants should be well versed in the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Applicants with additional experience in web, mobile and coding applications are encouraged to apply. 

Classes are studio based and involve both lecture and hands on in class work with students. Applicants should possess the ability to work with a diverse range of students, communicate effectively and create a welcoming and supportive classroom environment.

If interested, we also ask that you provide representative samples of recent or current work -you can attach them to your letter of application with your resume.

Bergen Community College is committed to excellence in diversity and equity and creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

About Bergen Community College

Founded in 1965 to satisfy the region’s need for a convenient, affordable and comprehensive higher education destination, Bergen Community College now enrolls nearly 17,000 students in its academic degree programs. The College’s three sites in Paramus (main campus), Hackensack (Ciarco Learning Center) and Lyndhurst (Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands) serve more than 32,000 students in degree, continuing education and adult education programs.

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