Adjunct Faculty in Graphic Design

Clovis Community College•Clovis, NM

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About The Position

Under general supervision of and in accordance with Clovis Community College and departmentally established practices and expectations, adjunct instructors work collaboratively with other faculty within the College and their discipline to ensure that key concepts of the specific discipline are addressed. The Graphic Design and Media Arts Instructor will teach a range of courses focused on foundational and advanced design principles, digital media production, and industry-standard software applications.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Media Arts, Digital Arts, or a related field.
Willingness and ability to obtain a master’s degree in any of the above fields.
3+ years of professional industry experience or post-secondary teaching.
Ability to use Microsoft and Google office products.
Must be patient, friendly, approachable, and caring.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in Graphic Design, Media Arts, Digital Arts, or a related field.
Adobe Certified Professional credentials and expertise in graphic design, typography, animation, digital video production, web authoring tools (HTML/JavaScript), and game design concepts.
Expertise in graphic design, typography, animation, and digital video production, with web authoring tools (HTML/JavaScript) and game design concepts very desirable.

Responsibilities

Deliver well-prepared, organized, and clear lectures and activities tailored for both in-person and online formats, aiming to facilitate student mastery of the course learning outcomes.
Develop and submit course syllabi for all assigned courses, ensuring inclusion of all required components and tailored to the instructional modality utilized (online or face-to-face).
Collaborate with department members and the Division Chair to develop and revise curriculum, select textbooks and equipment, create instructional materials, and ensure cohesive and uniform student assessment practices.
Establish and maintain an effective learning environment across assigned courses, adapting to diverse modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, asynchronous and synchronous online, as well as dual credit and Early College High School instruction contexts.
Utilizing course assessment practices, assess and communicate student proficiency in achieving course learning outcomes.
Document findings in formal assessment reports as directed by the Assessment Council and the Executive Vice President.
Utilize technology, including but not limited to Canvas, Starfish, MS Office, and the Internet, for classroom, studio, and laboratory instruction.
Provide students with timely and accurate information and feedback regarding their academic progress, using assessments such as quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all college policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.