Position Title: Instructor, Digital Graphics

Employee Classification: CC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940782-DACC DIGITAL GRAPHICS PGM

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $55,656 - $59,899; Commensurate with Qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

Classification Summary:
Key Responsibilities
• Instruction: Teach 30 credit hours per academic year in areas such as visual communication, graphic design principles, UI/UX design, digital illustration, page layout, history of graphic arts and motion graphics. Courses may be delivered in-person, online, or in hybrid formats, and may require teaching at various times and locations.

• Curriculum Development: Collaborate with department faculty and leadership to develop, revise, and update curriculum to meet industry standards and student needs.

• Student Engagement: Advise, mentor, and provide timely, constructive feedback to students, supporting their academic and professional growth in accordance with DACC policies.

• Professional Participation: Serve on departmental, divisional, and college committees, advisory councils, task forces, and working groups.

• Professional Development: Maintain currency in the field through ongoing professional development and scholarly activities.

• Office Hours: Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week as required by college policy to support and advise students.

• Additional Duties: Advise student clubs and organizations and perform other related duties as assigned.

Classification Standard Duties:

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a closely related creative media field (degree must be completed by the date of hire).

• At least three years of relevant professional experience in graphic design, commercial art, and/or multimedia within the past five years.

• Demonstrated expertise in visual communication, graphic design principles, UI/UX design, and the history of graphic arts. Please provide URL to professional online portfolio.

• Proficiency with industry standard software, including Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lightroom, Xd, Acrobat, Portfolio, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in graphic design, Art, or a related field.

• Teaching experience at the community college or post-secondary level in graphic design, motion graphics, photography, or web design.

• Experience with instructional technology, online teaching, and distance learning platforms like Canvas.

• Experience in curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and continuous improvement of instructional effectiveness.

• Commitment to DACC’s teaching philosophy, which emphasizes student success through active learning and faculty engagement.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors, and community partners.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is considered an asset.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, mcgarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.