Department of Graphic Design - Adjunct instructor - VCUarts Qatar

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver studio-based or lecture-based courses such as Core Studio, Design Practices, or specialized electives (e.g., Typographic Systems, Web Design, or Book Arts).
• Support students in developing visual and verbal representation skills and foster a non-hierarchical learning environment.
• Ensure course outcomes align with the department’s focus on cultural literacy, specifically addressing design within a multicultural and contemporary Arabic context.
• Participate in the "Dialogues" series and collaborate with other faculty to bridge the gap between traditional craft and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Terminal degree in graphic design or a related field (e.g., MFA) or a BFA combined with significant professional training and/or experience equivalent to a terminal degree.
• Appropriate teaching experience or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
• Mastery of industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-level skills in typography, color theory, layout, and visual communication.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (the primary language of instruction). Arabic language skills are highly encouraged given our regional context.
• Eligibility to work in Qatar or meet specific immigration/employment requirements under Qatari law.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Bilingual (Arabic/English) Typography or Type Design.
• Expertise in Emerging Media, such as motion graphics, UI/UX, or interactive design.
• Prior experience in higher education or community-based teaching.

Application Materials Should Include The Following

• A current CV.
• A Letter of Interest detailing your teaching philosophy and professional practice.
• A Portfolio of professional work and, if available, examples of student work. If file size is problematic, include an accessible link that points to a website or cloud storage (with access instructions) to view all visual work.