Graphic Design Instructor (part-time)
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Position Information Posting Number 04-2018Position Title Graphic Design Instructor (part-time)Employee Group PT FacultyStarting Salary $1,124 per contact hourCompensation Details To view the benefits summary, go to: Part Time Faculty BenefitsPosition Summary Information Position Summary Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Graphic Design, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery. Courses are assigned based on specific education and experience within the field of Graphic Design.Minimum Requirements 1. Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Communication Design, Visual Communications, or closely related field. 2. Two years of demonstrated success as a professional practitioner in the field of graphic design as evidenced by a portfolio of professional work. 3. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy. 4. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. 5. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 6. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. 7. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. 8. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication. A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate's expense, by a professional evaluation service.Additional Desirable Qualifications 1. MA/MFA in Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Communication Design or Visual Communications, or related field. 2. Teaching experience in a related field, preferably at the college level. 3. Teaching experience in blended (hybrid) format or completely online (www). 4. Experience utilizing technology to enhance teaching (i.e., online/digital resources & course management software). 5. Demonstrated expertise and skill in Illustration and/or UX/UI design.Physical Requirements/Working Conditions 1. The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities. 2. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation. 3. The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database). 4. S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups. 5. Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate gloves and other personal protective equipment.Work Schedule While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach, they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.Additional Information Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.Visa sponsorship is not available.Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.Additional Application Deadline Information The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.Application Deadline Continuously accepting applicationsEqual Opportunity Summary As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran's status, age, disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) ###-####. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) ###-####. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) ###-####.