Adjunct Instructor, Illustration

The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) invites applicants for a Part Time Adjunct Instructor in the Illustration Department. The ideal candidate is an innovative professional who can deliver relevant classroom experiences. We seek qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise, teaching knowledge, and strong Illustration skills including drawing, rendering, understanding of color and composition are required. CCAD is looking for a dynamic and engaged person for this program with significant professional experience who is energized by the challenge and promise of this opportunity. The successful candidate will work closely with the program chair and faculty.


CCAD seeks a candidate who can collaboratively engage with faculty and mentor students. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills; show initiative, dependability, empathy, and reliability. In addition, the candidate will possess the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and learning styles.

Position: Adjunct Instructor, part-time

Qualifications: A Bachelor of Fine Arts or related field is required, preferably complimented by professional experience and a minimum of three years of college level teaching experience preferred.
A terminal degree in the related field is encouraged.


A completed application will include:

A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role as well as highlights of their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
A CV including names/contact details for three references
A portfolio of professional work and if applicable, a portfolio of student projects (both can either be linked to in the CV, or uploaded) (10-15 images each for professional work and, if available, 5-10 images of student projects,)

Please direct any questions regarding the position to the search committee chair, John Cairns, <jcairns.1@ccad.edu>. Applications will continue to be received and reviewed until the position is filled.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Date of Hire: Spring 2025

Please apply by visiting www.ccad.applicantpro.com/jobs and searching for Illustration. The application should include a letter of interest and resume or vita that lists three professional references. .


About CCAD:
Columbus College of Art & Design teaches a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, accredited, and nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs in a variety of visual art and design disciplines, a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and commerce at the highest level. At the core of CCAD is The CCAD Way, one of Creative Collaboration, Intentional Inclusivity, and Proven Potential. Our Core Values of Respect, Positivity, Inspiration, and Accountability unite us. CCAD's Presidential Commission on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion works to help CCAD grow with intention into a more inclusive and equitable institution. Learn more at ccad.edu.
About Columbus:
As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020.
And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.


EEO Statement:
As an educational and cultural institution, a culture of equity and inclusion is not an add-on at CCAD, rather it is central to how we define creative excellence and the health of our institution. CCAD believes that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. At CCAD, we are determined to foster an environment of inclusion and equity. CCAD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.