Photography and Video for Social Media- Adjunct Faculty- Traditional Ground - College of Arts and Media

Gcu (GCU) Open · verified Sep 9, 2026

AZ Phoenix Part-time Mid-level Social Media

Mid-level Social Media role at Gcu (GCU). AZ Phoenix · part-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll lead classroom lectures and discussions with varied teaching approaches
You'll introduce students to new technologies and current industry directions
You'll evaluate student work and coach them toward classroom and career progress
You'll model support for GCU's doctrinal, ethical, and mission commitments

What you bring

You have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, including photography, video, advertising, graphic design, or journalism
A master's degree is preferred in addition to the bachelor's requirement
You've created and produced written, visual, photographic, and video material for social media
You know Adobe's digital products for desktop and phone applications
You have at least three years of relevant industry experience

Who this fits

This suits you if you can combine social content production with classroom teaching and student mentoring. You'll teach part time in person on GCU's Phoenix campus during the Spring 2027 semester. The role also expects support for the university's doctrinal, ethical, and mission statements.

From the employer

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona.

The College of Arts and Media offers exciting opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus.

Why Work at GCU:

Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
401(k)
Employee Perks and Discounts
Gym and Fitness Center
Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus located in Phoenix, AZ:

Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2027 semester (Class start date 01/04/2027)

Course: Photography and Video for Social Media

This course builds technical knowledge and skills for creating and publishing photographic and video-based content for social media channels. Students learn how to create compelling visual stories for their brands using social media channels.

What You Will Do:

Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions while incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
Engage students in cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.
Assess student performance and mentor classroom success to prepare them for their chosen career path.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

What You Will Bring:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Photography, Video, Advertising, Graphic Design, Journalism, Multi-media Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience in the design, creation, and production of written, visual, photographic and video content for social media distribution. Knowledge of the Adobe digital products for desktop and phone apps.
Minimum 3 years applicable industry experience.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

Your unofficial transcript for any applicable conferred graduate or undergraduate degrees

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