Adjunct Pool - Digital Media and Design Department

Adjunct Pool
- Digital Media and Design Department

Position Title:

Adjunct Pool
- Digital Media and Design Department

Position Category:
Adjunct

FLSA:
Exempt

Position Status:
Adjunct

Location:

Thousand Oaks

Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher-order thinking skills among students through assignments and activities in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance‑mediated settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services and professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide timely feedback to inquiries in class, online, or during office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize learning in alignment with department and university mission/goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of enrollment, attendance, academic progress, curriculum, and learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, where appropriate, with discipline faculty; order materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline, specifically in User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) Design.
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching.

• Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline with specialization in UI/UX Design.
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of University students.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Possession of a master's degree from a graduate institution of recognized standing or equivalent experience and professional recognition.

None

Manual dexterity to operate office equipment; speaking to exchange information, provide instruction, and make presentations; sitting or standing for extended periods; pushing, pulling, or lifting light objects; bending and reaching to store and/or retrieve files.

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.