Graphic Design, Adjunct Faculty

Mitchell Community College•Statesville Campus, NC

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design, delivers accessible, high-quality learning experiences in classrooms, laboratories, clinical environments, and distance-learning settings. The faculty member facilitates student learning and success, pursues professional development, and integrates innovative and effective teaching practices. The role contributes to institutional effectiveness and college- and state-wide initiatives, including program review, outcome assessment, and data analysis, and completes course documentation promptly and accurately. The faculty member also contributes to the development of student and program learning outcomes, courses, and programs while maintaining high ethical standards, protecting confidential information, and promoting an inclusive learning environment that respects diversity. The position instructs 13 or fewer contact hours per semester in curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry courses. The adjunct faculty member may teach or carry out administrative responsibilities on campus, online, or at medical, business, and industry locations, in accordance with the College’s Curriculum Faculty Workload Policy. Local travel between campuses and other locations may be required. Salary is commensurate with education.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
At least two years of relevant teaching and/or work experience.
Clear and effective oral and written communication with people from diverse backgrounds, education levels, and age groups, while maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to foster a collaborative, team-based work environment and follow tasks through to completion.
Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, relevant computer applications, and Internet platforms.
Strong planning, organization, time and resource management, deadline management, and attention to detail.
Ability to perform complex tasks, prioritize multiple projects, manage interruptions, and work independently without supervision.
Understanding of the importance of a learner-centered environment and the student experience, including coaching, mentoring, academic and career advising, student and career services, and academic progression and completion.
High ethical standards and ability to protect sensitive data and confidential information.
Commitment to equity and inclusion in the learning environment and workplace.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
Master’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field with 18 hours in Fine Art from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
At least one year of community college teaching experience.
At least one year of distance-learning teaching experience using video-conferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Collaborate.
At least one year of experience using a Learning Management System; OpenLMS or Moodle preferred.
At least one year of experience using the Ellucian Self-Service Student Portal or a related portal system.
At least one year of experience using Watermark Student Success and Engagement (Aviso Enterprise) software.
Completion of the Applying the Quality Matter Rubric course, Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate, or another course-development certification.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver accessible, high-quality instruction that promotes learning and student understanding of course outcomes.
Prepare course objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies; develop, maintain, and refresh course syllabi.
Align learning experiences with program and student learning outcomes and use inclusion frameworks such as Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Respond appropriately and promptly to students’ phone and electronic communications.
Maintain accurate attendance and grade records and submit required course documentation accurately and on time.
Help students understand the importance of career and soft skills for success in college and the workplace.
Contribute to curriculum development by creating courses, updating course content and student learning outcomes, recommending textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment, and providing input on course sequences and schedules.
Participate in institutional effectiveness and college- and state-wide initiatives, including program review, grants, the College’s Strategic Plan, NC Guided Pathways, and SACSCOC activities.
Align learning experiences with desired outcomes, assess student learning, and analyze assessment data to improve student learning.
Collaborate with other divisions and departments to align credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
Pursue professional development each academic year, complete required and recommended College training, stay current in professional literature, and participate in professional organizations, classes, conferences, or workshops as appropriate.
Integrate effective and innovative teaching practices while safeguarding accessibility and learning quality, and apply best practices in academic advising and career development.
Support the College’s retention, progression, completion, and inclusion initiatives.
Support the College’s mission, vision, and core values and follow its policies and procedures.
Participate in advisory, standing, and ad hoc committees and focus groups; help ensure courses remain current, relevant, and aligned with workforce needs.
Contribute to recruitment and outreach by reviewing and recommending updates to program publications, the College website, social media, marketing materials, and community relations activities and events.
Assist with inventory management of program or course equipment for labs and other designated facilities.
May attend graduation and support other student and institutional activities and functions.
Maintain equipment and supplies and help ensure the work environment is clean, functional, and compliant with OSHA standards.