Adjunct Faculty Illustration Technologies OnCampus Job Nashville area,Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

About the Position

Nossi College of Art & Design is reviewing candidates for our Fall 2025 start.

Sequential Art Instruction

They would help guide students to create illustration in the narrative form. Storyboarding video productions, television commercials and feature films are a necessity in the world of visual entertainment. Students will also explore the concept and development of Concept Art, where the main goal is to convey a visual representation of design, idea and/or mood for use in films, video games, animation or comic books prior to final art.

Anatomy

& Figure Drawing

An instructor would guide students weekly by drawing a figure model in class. The structure of the human body is taught by observing the skeleton of the human figure. Understanding the bone structure is an essential prerequisite to drawing the human figure accurately with an emphasis on the muscular structure of the human body. Upon completion, students will be able to produce professional drawings of anatomically correct figures, depict chiaroscuro in the figure, contrast and emphasize value and placement of the figures by using pencil, charcoal, pastel, conté and other mediums.

Basic

Drawing

A drawing instructor would guide students weekly through hands‑on practice, focusing on foundational drawing techniques. The curriculum emphasizes understanding basic shapes, proportions, and perspective by studying simple objects and still life setups. Upon completion, students will be able to produce high‑quality sketches, effectively apply techniques such as hatching and blending to depict light and shadow, and create balanced compositions using pencil, colored pencils, charcoal, ink, and other mediums.

Color

Theory

A color theory instructor would guide students weekly through practical exercises, focusing on the principles of color relationships and their application. Students will develop skills through structured projects such as creating color schemes and studying real‑world examples. Upon completion, students will be able to produce high‑quality compositions, effectively apply color to evoke mood and depth, and confidently use mediums like watercolor, acrylic, digital tools, and other materials.

Requirements

Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Must show at least five years of professional experience, and at least one year of teaching experience.
Must present an up‑to‑date resume and at least five examples of recent work.
Must have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of the aforementioned areas.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree; graduate degree preferred.

Thorough knowledge of the subject matter.

Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and inspire learners.

At least five years professional experience working in the field that is being taught.

Must present an up‑to‑date resume with at least five examples of recent work.

Responsibilities

Teach students according to approved syllabus. Changes may be made to the syllabus upon approval of the Program Director, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and President.

Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

During the first class meeting, inform students of all course requirements, materials, classroom policies, grading procedures, and project requirements.

Take and record attendance for each class meeting separate from the students’ attendance sheets. Maintain all class records.

Monitor and chart each student’s progress through observation, reinforcement, remediation, tutoring and review.

Assist students’ progress by way of weekly quizzes, mid‑term and final exams and by maintaining a current record of all grades including projects and presentations.

Counsel and advise students. Motivate students to do their best work.

Report all students with personal or psychological problems that may hinder academic performance or may result in potential harm to themselves or others to the Student Services Director and College leadership.

Ensure student grading is completed on time and entered into the grade book consistently.

Notify every student, in writing, of their mid‑term grade.

Make sure that classrooms are in good order at the end of each class.

Provide 3 ½ hours of learning opportunity for each class.

Courses meet once a week and are offered at 8‑12 pm, 1‑5 pm, and 6‑10 pm. This is a campus‑based position in Nashville, TN.

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