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Posting Details Posting Details Job # 078495 Job Title Part-Time Faculty: Graphic Design for Strategic Communications (Fall 2025) Location Syracuse, NY - (online) Pay Range $2,250 per credit hour Pay Determination Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified. FLSA Status Exempt Hours For this term, synchronous sessions will run October 20, 2025 - December 11, 2025. 8W2 Fall II 2025 (Online) Class meets Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm Office hours required (Virtual) Job Type Part-time Rank PTI/Adjunct Campus Remote Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications is looking for a part-time instructor to be section instructor for STC 207 Graphic Design for Strategic Communications, October 20- December 11, 2025, on Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm during the 8W2 Fall II 2025 (Online) semester (3 credits). Course Description: A graphic design production course providing communication students with an understanding of the elements of design theory and their implementation in corporate messaging, proposals, and aesthetic delivery of strategic communications. Students will learn how to incorporate basic principles in graphic design into projects that will enhance their ability to communicate with various individuals in the strategic communications marketplace. Projects will include (but are not limited to): pitch decks, explainer graphics, corporate identity, slideshows, websites, and personal brand documents. Qualifications • Master's or Doctoral degree preferred. • Significant teaching and/or professional experience in the field. Job Specific Qualifications Not Applicable Responsibilities • View the asynchronous content in advance of each weekly live session. • Conduct discussions for each week's live session based on direction from the coordinator of STC 207 • Be available to meet for these discussions on the online platform provided. • Follow guidance of coordinator on topics related to the asynchronous material, student questions and progress, assignments, and exams, and the introduction of timely topical news and information that may apply to course concepts, relevant case studies and articles. Additional responsibilities include: Meet all designated class periods. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours. Grade any assignments and exams in a timely manner based on instructions/rubrics provided. Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Attend immersion sessions, if invited, when offered. Physical Requirements • Ability to instruct the class on the online platform on the days it is designated to meet. • Ability to hold office hours. • Ability to grade all assignments and examinations Tools/Equipment Not Applicable Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter. About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/110867 Job Posting Date 09/11/2025 Application Deadline 09/22/2025 Open Until Filled No Priority Consideration Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants