Onondaga Community College is hiring: Graphics Adjunct in Syracuse

About Onondaga Community College:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.


Job Description:

The Art & Architecture Department is seeking adjunct instructors for Spring 2026.


Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in art with a concentration in graphic design from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred; candidates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and substantial professional web design experience are encouraged to apply.
• 3 years of experience in the field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideal candidates will be designers specializing in web and interactive design with related professional experience.
• Thorough proficiencies with current industry standard software programs, languages and web standards are required.
• The college seeks educators who have experience working with students from widely diverse backgrounds.
• Prior college teaching experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The ability to encourage student success is essential to teaching at Onondaga Community College.

Additional Information:

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 25/26 academic year is $1,483/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
• Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript at time of application, including availability to teach.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, and one of those must be a current or previous supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.