Adjunct Pool Graphic Design Instructor

Adjunct Instructors

Tracking Code: 780-262. Muskegon Community College, an associate degree‑granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides the opportunity to attain educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs.

We are seeking qualified candidates for Adjunct Instructors.

The Adjunct Instructor Pools are for applicants who are interested in teaching in the future as a part‑time adjunct instructor for one of our departments. The pools are always open for applications. However, this does not mean that we have an immediate opening in the division. The pools function as a way for department chairs to view applicant materials in advance of a need and determine if the applicant will be approved to be added to their pool of eligible applicants.

Should a part‑time instructional need arise in a given department, the department chair will look first at the approved applicants to see if anyone matches our needs, in which case they may make contact to schedule an interview.

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design.
• Teaching experience or work experience in the graphics industry.
• Implementation and interpretation of quality control standards, devices and results.
• Prefer teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated ability to work with various populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities, and cultures.
• Experience with instructional technology preferred.

• Teach assigned courses which may include day, night, main campus and extension centers; classes must meet on time for the full allotted time.
• Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximizes documented student learning.
• Maintain expert level knowledge of current Creative Cloud programs – InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
• Grade assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth; return graded assignments to students in a timely manner; assign final grades for all students and meet all institutional deadlines.
• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (e.g., office hours) or by appointment.
• Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and review summary information to assist with increasing student success.
• Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Detailed work.
• Student contact.
• Deadline oriented.
• Problem situations.
• Multiple priorities & demands.
• Emergency situations.
• Confidentiality.
• Continual interruptions.
• Working alone.
• Faculty contact.
• Working with others.
• Standing & walking.
• Sitting.
• Carrying, up to 25 lbs.
• Talking or hearing.
• Speak in English via phone or in person.
• Close, distance, peripheral, and color vision along with depth perception.
• Ability to adjust and focus.
• Normal office environment with little discomfort due to heat, dust, noise, etc.; ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Location:

Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Position type:
Part‑time.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.

To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.