Instructor of Graphic Design

Connecticut State Community College•Bridgeport, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Requirements

Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts or a related discipline.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of college level teaching experience in art or graphic design.
Two (2) years' experience working in the graphic design field.
Experience teaching graphic design foundations courses: Typography, Graphic Design I & II, Computer Graphics, Web Design, Digital Page Design, and Illustration.
Experience teaching Visual Art foundation courses: Two-Dimensional Design, Drawing I&II, Color Theory, Painting.
Experience using the Adobe Creative Suite Software, CSS, HTML, and Creating Animation.
Experience with online instruction and delivery methods using platforms such as Blackboard Ultra or another learning management system.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date.
Respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.).
Perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources.
Teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and deliver a range of courses within the assigned discipline.
Courses may be offered in lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats, and teaching schedules may include both day and evening classes.
Evaluate and assess student learning outcomes.
Provide student support, mentoring, and academic advising.
Develop curriculum and periodically review and update instructional materials.
Assist with program reviews and accreditation-related activities.
Plan and execute program-related events.
Attend workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field.
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies.
Service on assigned committees and task forces.
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends.