Adjunct Faculty - Graphic Communications

St. Louis Community College•Florissant Valley, MO

About The Position

St. Louis Community College is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach courses in its Graphic Communications program. Adjunct faculty provide high-quality instruction in accordance with College policies and course standards, with an emphasis on student learning, academic integrity, and a supportive learning environment. Assignments may vary by term, modality, and campus. Courses include Graphic Design, Web Design, Drawing and Rendering for Graphics, and History of Graphic Communications; candidates may be qualified to teach one or more subject areas. Adjunct faculty teach assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives. They prepare course materials, learning activities, and assessments suited to in-person, hybrid, or online instruction; use effective strategies to support student engagement; assess and grade student work; provide timely feedback; and maintain accurate academic records. They communicate course expectations and learning outcomes, report grades by established deadlines, maintain appropriate student availability, respond to communications, and use the College’s learning management system and other instructional technologies as required. Faculty ensure courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements, and foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. They notify the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible if unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation. Additional expectations may include participating in orientations, training, and instructional meetings; completing required compliance training, including FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training; coordinating with department and full-time faculty; using department-approved materials and assessment practices; maintaining current disciplinary knowledge and skills; and adapting instruction to diverse student needs. The College may assign other normal instructional responsibilities appropriate for part-time faculty.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the subject field, or a master’s degree with at least 30 approved graduate semester hours in the subject or related fields.
For applicable specialized career or technical fields, a bachelor’s degree with a major in the subject field and relevant professional experience, or another combination of education, credentials, licensure, and work experience permitted by accrediting or regulatory bodies.
Professional experience in graphic design and/or illustration is identified as part of the ideal candidate profile.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience at the community college or postsecondary level.
Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.
Ability to teach one or more of Graphic Design, Web Design, Drawing and Rendering for Graphics, and History of Graphic Communications.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned credit courses in accordance with approved course outlines, syllabi, and instructional objectives.
Prepare course materials, learning activities, and assessments appropriate to the course modality.
Deliver instruction using effective teaching strategies that support student engagement and learning.
Assess student performance, grade assignments and examinations, and provide meaningful, timely feedback.
Maintain accurate academic records, including attendance, grades, and required course documentation.
Report midterm and final grades through designated College systems by established deadlines.
Clearly communicate course expectations, policies, and learning outcomes to students.
Maintain appropriate office hours or student availability as defined by the department and convenient for students.
Respond to student, faculty, and administrative communications within established departmental timeframes.
Use the College’s learning management system and other instructional technologies as required.
Ensure courses comply with College policies, accreditation standards, and accessibility requirements.
Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Notify the Department Chair or Program Coordinator/Director as soon as possible when unable to meet a scheduled class or instructional obligation.
Participate in required orientations, training, and instructional meetings as applicable.
Complete required compliance training, including FERPA and Sexual Misconduct training.
Coordinate with department chairs, program coordinators, or full-time faculty regarding course content and expectations.
Implement department-approved textbooks, course materials, and assessment practices.
Maintain current knowledge and skills in the instructional discipline.
Adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs within the scope of assigned courses.
Perform other normal instructional responsibilities as assigned by the College.