Assistant Teaching Professor of Graphic Design & Communications

Position Description & Details

Do you have a passion for creativity, visual storytelling, and helping students bring ideas to life? Bismarck State College is seeking an engaging and student-focused Assistant Teaching Professor of Graphic Design & Communications to join our team. This position is ideal for an educator who enjoys blending creativity, technology, and communication to prepare students for success in today's evolving creative industries.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities include supporting student success through instruction in Graphic Design and Communications courses. The successful candidate will create engaging learning experiences that help students develop technical skills, creative thinking, and professional communication abilities.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality classroom instruction in graphic design and communications courses.
• Mentoring and advising students to support academic and career success.
• Supporting student retention and engagement initiatives.
• Developing, updating, and maintaining relevant academic curriculum aligned with industry trends.
• Assessing student learning and submitting assessments and grades by established deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting departmental operations.
• Collaborating with colleagues, campus departments, and industry partners.
• Participating in institutional service through committee work and campus involvement.
• Engaging with industry professionals to support workforce-relevant learning opportunities.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Academic Division Dean.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a collaborative and innovative educator with strong communication skills, creative expertise, and a commitment to student success. Industry experience in graphic design, communications, digital media, branding, marketing, or related creative fields is highly valued.

STARTING DATE: Fall 2026

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Commercial Art/Graphic Design with 4 years of non-teaching work-related experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to teach, mentor, and support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Good computer software skills - Strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills, especially with Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Teams, etc., Outlook E-mail and Calendar, and strong Internet familiarity.
• Will be required to obtain North Dakota State Board for Career and Technical Education certification (up to six years to obtain, and training is provided).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Graphic Communications
• Postsecondary teaching experience
• Curriculum development, teaching, and/or training experience
• Experience with hands-on teaching methods

Industry-related certifications

BENEFITS

Nine-month full-time special appointment exempt position. Minimum starting salary $45,500-$56,874 (associates required), based on experience and education.

100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/

To view a total rewards calculator, visit: https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator

Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resources

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED

If you're excited about helping students turn creativity into meaningful careers, we'd love to hear from you!To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• References

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the appropriate Assistant Dean of CET (Current and Emerging Technologies).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or accommodation requests, contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicants unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.