Advertising Design Adjunct Faculty

The Advertising Design Department at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, Michigan is currently seeking an adjunct faculty member and educator to teach in the Advertising Design Department. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department and will work closely with the Chair and faculty towards developing, expanding, and promoting advertising studies at CCS.

The Advertising Design Department is seeking a creative person to provide leadership and added expertise to the department, and to assist the Department Chair in expanding and growing the department’s expertise in digital advertising and new media. Responsibilities include cultivating and maintaining strong relationships within the local and national advertising industry, and assisting with developing resources for the Advertising Department.

Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Advertising Design or Graphic Design and have a distinguished record as an Art Director, Digital Art Director or Designer or Creative Director. Applicants must demonstrate a strong background in concept development, advertising history, graphic design, and marketing. Areas of expertise should include, but not be limited to, developing microsites, webcasts, advercasting, viral media, online content, mobile media, smartphone applications and banner ads. A thorough understanding of digital media’s increasing role in the future of advertising and how advertising agencies meet this demand is essential. The candidate should be proficient in (and able to teach) Adobe Flash, After-Effects, Final Cut Pro, and CS4 applications as needed. Ability to teach concept, design, production, and presentation techniques is also required. Candidates with college level teaching experience are preferred. Qualified candidates must also be familiar with global creative trends and should possess the ability to link advertising education to emerging social, cultural and economic trends.

A letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, resume, portfolio, and CD or DVD of work and samples of student work (if applicable) should be sent to:

College for Creative Studies
Office of Human Resources
201 E. Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202-4034
hr@collegeforcreativestudies.edu

The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an educational environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Discrimination, including harassment, because of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law is strictly prohibited.

2010.08.18