Part-Time Faculty - Graphic Design

Blinn College, United States

Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: Bryan, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
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Position Information


Requisition Number 2024022F
Position Title Part-Time Faculty - Graphic Design
Salary Range Per part-time faculty salary schedule
DBM Rating N/A
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date 08/14/2024
Campus Bryan, Brenham
Application Deadline
Extended Open Deadline
FLSA Status Exempt
Security Sensitive? Yes
Work Hours as needed for class demand

Position Summary Information


Objective
Perform part-time operations of the instructional program. Faculty members at Blinn College are unranked and have the common title of Instructor.
Essential Duties
• Provide instruction for graphic design, photography or any classes for which the faculty member is assigned and credentialed with the Digital Arts programs in AKA.
• Assist with Digital Arts Program Coordinator duties should the need arise.
• Teach at a variety of times and locations as per Department needs.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advise students in academic matters.
• Evaluate students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, Curriculum Resource Team and Advisory Committees regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Submit, in a timely manner, college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possess a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attend college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.
• Serve on division and/or college committees.
• Assist in digital arts and applied art programs growth by attending recruiting events on behalf of the department.
• Assist Program Coordinator’s applied arts programs in all areas of program maintenance and development.
• Develop, facilitate and maintain industry/internship connections for applied arts and digital arts programs for student success.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Associates degree or higher in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, Game Art, 2D/3D digital media or closely related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field OR Bachelor’s degree or higher in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual
Communication, or closely related field.
Required at interview: art & professional work portfolio in Graphic Design or similar applied arts, sample curricular lesson plan and a brief simulated course lecture of ~10 minutes.
Preferred Experience and Training
1. 3 or more years of work experience in digital art creation either in commercial art or entertainment industries.
2. College level teaching experience desirable.
3. Experience with teaching online courses.
4. Strong visual art studio background at the undergraduate level.
5. Knowledge of on-line instructional design and Service Learning.
6. Sample of past student work (as instructor) desirable.
7. Sample of professional work desirable – portfolio or demo reel.
Physical Requirements
1. Participate in build up and tear down of art exhibitions
2. Studio setup for instruction
Required Degree, License or Certifications
Associates degree or higher in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, Game Art, 2D/3D digital media or closely related field
Special Notes To Applicants
Applicants should submit:
1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume
3. Transcripts of all post-secondary academic work
4. A list of three professional references in industry or academia with contact information (including email and phone number).
5. Examples of student work (attach link to file attachment section)
6. Examples of professional work (portfolio) (attach link to file attachment section)
7. Finalists will be asked to do a teaching demonstration of approximately 15 minutes.
Additional Requests:
It is imperative that a PDF of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts be attached to this application. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for the purpose of this application. Candidate selected will be immediately required to present official transcript(s) at the time of hiring.
Thank you.
Credentials
The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf
Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11874

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