Graphic Arts Instructor, Tenure Track

Nevada System of Higher Education

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College located in Reno, Nevada, is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, Graphic Arts Instructor. The major responsibilities of the instructor include teaching graphic arts and media technology classes, developing and/or revising course curriculum, and working collaboratively as a vital member of the TMCC Graphic Arts and Media Technology Team.

Requirements

M.A. (Master of Arts) or M.S. (Master of Science) in graphic arts or a related field, or an M.A. in education with a background in graphic arts.
Teaching experience equivalent to one academic year (30 credit-hours equivalent) in a post-secondary institution.
A theoretical understanding of working with students from diverse backgrounds and using equity-based practices to support their success.
Evidence of innovative instructional techniques and technologies as well as strong written and oral communication skills.
Evidence of online teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts) or Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in graphic arts or related field.
Teaching experience equivalent to two academic years (60 credit-hours equivalent) in a post-secondary institution.
Experience teaching at a community college.
Experience with faculty administrative tasks such as assessment, curriculum review and development, and program oversight.
A demonstrated commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds and using equity-based practices to support their success.

Responsibilities

Teach 30 (15/15) credit or contact hours during the academic year, August through May, in various modalities as assigned, including in-person, hybrid, online, live-virtual (hy-flex), and at high-school sites (Jump-Start dual credit), per the needs of the program.
Support student learning outcomes assessment processes by teaching toward approved student learning outcomes and assessing student performance.
Assist with curriculum and program review, revision, and assessment. Aid in the development of new course materials and innovative instructional techniques that improve student learning.
Work closely with department peers and administrators to become an effective teacher and contributing member of the academic unit.
Attend and actively participate in College events, department and division meetings, college or Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) committees, and community service activities.
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in field knowledge and pedagogies that expand breadth and depth of understanding in the discipline.
Complete training outlined in TMCC's Faculty Standards of Online Instruction, when and as needed.
Hold 5 office-hours per week.
Participate in student advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.
Travel occasionally to community and workforce sites, conferences, events, and so on, per the needs of the program.
Communicate and interact in a professional and collegial manner with faculty, students, staff, and administration, in the best interests of the college and the people it serves.
Comply with departmental administrative responsibilities and published college and NSHE policies and procedures.
Uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of TMCC and perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with them.
Adhere to the published codes of NSHE as detailed in the Board of Regents Handbook.
Adhere to the Code of Ethical Standards of the State of Nevada (Nevada Revised Statutes 281A.400-281A.480).
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance options including dental and vision
Health Insurance 19.25% retirement match
Life insurance, long-term disability, generous sick leave
Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month-UNUM.
Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
No State income tax
All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.