Graphic Design Lecturer-Part-Time Faculty (Academic Year 2024-2025)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

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Position Information


Position Title Graphic Design Lecturer-Part-Time Faculty (Academic Year 2024-2025)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The School of Media and Design is seeking part-time faculty candidates for Graphic Design Lecturer. This position will teach undergraduate courses in the Graphic Design BFA program. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned.
This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed.
Benefits
This position is not benefits eligible.
Essential Functions
Basic instructional duties:
  • Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
  • Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
  • Adhere to UIW policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  • Be available outside of class to help students learn and to answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
  • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Strong background in graphic design foundations and typography;
    • Knowledge of basic design principles as applied to communication design and industry standard software;
    • Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching;
    • Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
    • Ability to actively engage students in the learning process;
    • Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community;
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
    • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
    Required Education
    BFA or BA in Graphic Design or Communication Design.
    Required Work Experience
    Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working within the field of Graphic Design.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Prior higher education level teaching experience in Graphic Design.
    • MFA or MA in Graphic Design or in a related field.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    None specified.
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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