Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design, Digital Imaging

Graphic Design Digital Imaging Adjunct Hours Per Week: 6 hours

Job Type: Part-time faculty appointment with one semester teaching contract

Internal Job Category:
Adjunct Faculty Position

Purpose:

Cumberland University invites applicants to teach a Digital Imaging course for the Spring 2024 semester. The Digital Imaging course introduces methods of digital photo editing and retouching, as well as photographic image manipulation. Students create original artwork through digital photography, using computers and appropriate software. Compositing, photo collages, and special effects using filters are stressed. Applicants with a graphic design background and experience are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Be proficient in Photoshop and other Adobe software.

Must be able to communicate well with students and other faculty members

Demonstrate a strong understanding of concepts in art and fundamentals of design

Engage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirements

Collaborate with colleagues in both program and field advancement activities such as creative and/or scholarly involvement

Experience in supervising facilities and students in a 2D and/or 3D environment

Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement

Possess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty

Experience:

Two or more years teaching experience in Art Understanding, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Digital Imaging, Graphic Design, Ceramics, or other 2D/3D processes

Documentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor

Evidence of successful career in related field

Experience and network in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary

Education:

MFA Preferred Additional Information:

Completed application will include:

Letter of interest

Updated and detailed curriculum vitae

Portfolio including 20 images of recent work Portfolio including 20 images of student work Names and contact information of three professional references (letters of recommendation are requested once finalists are chosen)
Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student-centered bachelor's and master’s level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.

Additional Requirements:

An electronic version of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 3 references are required.

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