Associate Faculty; PT-Faculty): Visual Communications Pool; AF

Position: Associate Faculty (PT-Faculty): Visual Communications Pool (AF)
Position Overview

Associate Faculty (PT):
Visual Communications Pool (AF)

SALARY: A five-credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $6,387.94

LOCATION:

Lynnwood Washington

DESCRIPTION:

Ni Hao, Yeoboseyo, Hola, Selam, Marhaban, Hello and Welcome

Edmonds College and the Business Division invite applications for an associate faculty instructor for the Visual Communications Department. The college seeks faculty who will adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can use technology to teach effectively, and will work with students, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and student success.

The associate faculty will be responsible for teaching Visual Communications courses that specialize within graphic design, digital illustration, digital imaging, UI/UX design, and video editing/production field of study. This lecture/lab course utilizes a classroom outfitted with a computer lab with Adobe Creative Cloud. The instructor will also be responsible for working with the Visual Communications Chair in the maintenance and ongoing development.

Faculty members are responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes to a diverse student body in either an classroom/studio environment combined with online course management and/or within an online/hybrid model; developing curriculum; preparing teaching materials; developing and assessing student learning outcomes to evaluate student work; assigning grades; maintaining required records; and consulting with students to support their success.

Other responsibilities may include participation in the following: achievement of the College
¿ s mission and goals; upholding the College
¿ s values; governance of the College via department and division work; required professional development and college in-service activities (including employee orientation and college compliance training); personal and program evaluation. The teaching assignment may include early morning or late afternoon/evening classes and could include online teaching as well.

We accept applications for part-time faculty positions on an ongoing basis. Typical requirements for part-time faculty are listed below. To be included in the part-time pool, please follow the application procedure below.

Applications remain on file for one year. If you wish to remain in the part-time pool beyond that time, you can update and resubmit your online application yearly.

Key Responsibilities:

* Teach assigned Spanish courses to a diverse student population using in-person, online, and hybrid modalities.

* Develop engaging curriculum and innovative teaching materials.

* Assess student learning outcomes, provide timely feedback, and assign grades.

* Advise and mentor students, supporting their academic and personal growth.

* Collaborate with colleagues to foster an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment.

* Maintain accurate records and participate in ongoing professional development

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Master of Fine Arts degree in graphic design, 2D design, visual communications and/or work related experience in the field of advertising, marketing, video, photography, UI/UX or related fields.

* Knowledge of Apple computer

* Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications:
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Premier.

* Knowledge of Google products and Figma

* Excellent verbal, listening, problem-solving, critical thinking, and writing skills.

* Portfolio of relevant work.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Ability to work in a variety of teaching and learning situations, including with individuals from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, diverse ages, life experiences and abilities.

* Community college teaching experience.

* Evidence of excellence in teaching with a focus on student learning.

* Use of innovative teaching methods that includes new technologies in art instruction and project-based instruction.

* Experience with the use of online learning management systems.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in a classroom, office, or online from home and requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. The ability to communicate effectively is essential. Instructors are required to use a computer in the work environment.

COMPENSATION:

The work schedule is based on an eleven-week quarterly schedule and could vary each quarter. Salary is dependent upon contract load and mode of instruction. A standard five-credit "lecture mode" class would be approximately $6,387.94 at Step

A. Special assignments are paid at $45 per hour, and meeting stipends are compensated per the CBA rate, starting at $55 for meetings lasting from 30 minutes up to 2 hours.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

* You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.

* Criminal background check. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude…