Adjunct Professor of Digital Media Design

Adjunct Professor of Digital Media Design General Description

As an adjunct faculty member, the primary responsibility is instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division and the College.

• Expertise in the discipline of the assigned course(s).
• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals and attain a college education.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency‑based instructional system.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand content to assist students with difficulty interpreting concepts.
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be reliable.

1. GENERAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary work; the person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

2. PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES:

This position requires frequent communication with colleagues, students, faculty, and staff to perform essential functions and to exchange accurate information.

3. VISUAL ACUITY:
The position requires judging, observing, and assessing accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work, and making general observations.

4.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Essential functions are performed in an indoor classroom or office setting.

A minimum of an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Communications, Graphic Design, Computer‑Aided Design, Computer Animation, Photography, or a related degree is required.

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the instructor and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and college administrators.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed‑upon special assignments.
• Support the college’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Courses commonly taught by this position include:

• Advertising Photography
• Applied Graphic Design
• Computer Drawing:
  Illustrator
• Creativity and Design
• Digital Photography
• Digital Photography II
• Electronic Publishing:
  InDesign I
• Electronic Publishing:
  InDesign II
• Graphic Design
• Image Editing:
  Photoshop I
• Image Editing:
  Photoshop II
• Intro to Graphic Design
• Introduction to Macintosh
• Photojournalism
• Portrait Photography
• Publication Design

Posting Number:

Classification

Title:

Adjunct Professor

Working Title:

Adjunct Professor of Digital Media Design

Datatel Position

Annual

Hours:

As needed or assigned

Placement Range: $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type:
Adjunct Faculty

Job Open Date: 07/22/2023

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled No

Work Hours:

Day, evening and/or weekend classes as required by section assignment.

Department:
Division of Arts, English & Humanities

HR Contact:
Beth Holmes