Instructor, Advertising and Graphic Design - Adjunct

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Instructor, Advertising and Graphic Design - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time
Part-time

Job Description

Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ) is currently the fourth largest of NC. Community College System’s 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our online offerings, we annually serve approximately 27,500 students, 60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees. We are looking for an exceptional leader, who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the team.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

The Division of Business, Creative and Performing Arts at Guilford Technical Community College seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and collaborative educator to join our team as a part-time Advertising and Graphic Design program instructor. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, this individual will prepare and teach courses in each semester designed to support our Associate of Applied Science ( AAS ) degree program to include Computer Graphics, Computer Graphics Applications, Graphic Design, Design Applications, Typography, Photographic Imaging, and Illustration.
The successful candidate should be prepared to integrate technology skills into the classroom, be available to teach at times and locations that meet the needs of students and be committed to working constructively with all facets of our program within a community college setting. This faculty position will complement and broaden our graphic design program as we look to expand the concentration’s curricular offerings to include emerging areas in new media. Therefore, the ideal candidate would also have specialization in one or more areas related to: motion design, time-based media, video production, interactive media design, UI and UX design, Web Design, animation and/or traditional print design.
Successful applicants will be placed into our pool of adjuncts to be assigned sections or serve as substitute instructors on an as needed basis.

Duties/Functions

Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• developing learner-centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in the classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate
• conducting an appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate
  
  

Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in the field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies
  
  

Administration
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment, and student records to include:

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state, and federal rules and regulations
  
  

Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem-solving, responsibility, and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

• Department Chair, Creative and Performing Arts
• Dean, Business, Creative and Performing Arts

Education Required

• Bachelors of Fine Arts ( BFA ) in Graphic Design or related field that includes 18 hours in Graphic Design, from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution

Education Preferred

• Masters of Arts/Masters of Fine Arts (MA/ MFA ) in Graphic Design or closely related field that includes 18 hours in Graphic Design, from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution

Experience Required

• 3 years relevant industry or field experience on Graphic Design projects
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Post-secondary teaching and/or professional training experience in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars

Experience Preferred

• Four or more years relevant industry or field experience on Graphic Design projects
• Community college teaching experience
• Experience in interactive, UI or UX design
• Experience teaching typography, visual design and conceptual problem solving
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
• Demonstrated involvement in the design community through projects or organizations

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:


1. Multi-task

2. Respect Diversity

3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.

4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment

5. Communicate effectively

6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Training for Canvas prior to the first day of teaching

Physical Demands

1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Physical Requirements -none
   
   

Other:

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2021-038-TEMP-P

Open Date
02/21/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. Portfolio

Optional Documents