Instructor I/ Instructor II/ Assistant Professor - Graphic Communications (Animation and Illustration)-Temp

Title: Instructor I/ Instructor II/ Assistant Professor - Graphic Communications (Animation and Illustration)-Temp

Employee Classification: Faculty F/T 

Department: Communications

Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit:  St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer:  For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community:  Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students.  More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation.  STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]:  STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow:  Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents.  Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance:  Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness:  STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

****This is an onsite position located in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Candidates should apply only if they are able to be physically present and available to work onsite by the start date****
St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley is seeking applicants for a full-time, temporary position in the graphic communications program for the spring semester of 2026. This role emphasizes animation and illustration and supports the well-established, NASAD-accredited graphic communications program within the School of Communication, Design, and Creative Arts.

What you'll do:

• - Teach assigned courses in graphic communications, which may include day, evening, online, and hybrid classes.
  - Prepare and deliver instruction that aligns with established course learning objectives.
  - Develop and evaluate projects, assignments, and assessments.
  - Hold individual student conferences to discuss progress.
  - Maintain timely communication and provide feedback to support student success.
  - Collaborate professionally with colleagues in the department and engage in program activities.
  - Fulfill administrative responsibilities within the program, serve on committees, and work with the community to promote the program.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field of art.
- Relevant professional experience in the graphic design industry.
- Expert-level proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong commun