Graphic Design Instructor & Program Coordinator

Position Information

Position Information

Career Opportunity Number
24-153

Position Title:
Graphic Design Instructor & Program Coordinator

Location
Penn Valley

Position Type:
Full-Time

Class Category
Faculty

Job Open Date
01/09/2025

Job Close Date
01/30/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Initial Screen Date:
02/04/2025

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or a closely related field:
  • Graphic Design
  • Visual Communication
  • Digital Media Arts/Design
  • Multimedia Design
  • UX Design
  • Commercial Arts
  • Graphic Arts
  • Advertising
  • Marketing

AND

• Minimum of 5 years of professional, tested experience in a directly related field, demonstrated through a portfolio and resume, with a strong understanding of current graphic design trends.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-secondary teaching experience, demonstrated through a portfolio and resume.
• Extensive experience in graphic design with a robust portfolio showcasing expertise in design principles, typography, and digital media.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and familiarity with other relevant design tools and platforms.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience managing, coordinating, or leading a program or similarly scaled responsibility.
• Curriculum development and assessment experience preferred.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems ( LMS ) such as Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, etc.
• Demonstrated qualification through related certification and/or industry experience to teach most, if not all, courses in the program including those related to or that include elements of the following:
  • Design foundations
  • Design software
  • History of graphic design
  • Typography and layout
  • Identity design and branding
  • Information design
  • Publication design
  • Package design
  • User experience and user interface design
  • Marketing, advertising, promotions, and social media practice
  • Illustration
  • Time-based work
  • Environmental graphic design (including wayfinding)
  • Current and emerging digital platforms and entrepreneurial approaches
  • Pre-press and printing
  • Storytelling and visual narratives

Work Hours

Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; may be required to work different shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.

Compensation
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please Note:


An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

1. A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:
   • The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;
   • The mission of the community college, and how you would contribute to the mission.
   • How your teaching style would reflect the diverse learning style of our students;
   • Your familiarity with the instructional technology appropriate to your discipline;
   • The basis for your familiarity with multi-culturalism as you would apply it to your discipline; and
   • The methods of assessment you would use to assess student learning outcomes.
2. A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.
3. Official or student copies of your transcripts.
   Official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview.
4. Please include a link to an online/digital portfolio on your resume, or a PDF of 15-20 works (no larger than 3Mb) that represents the scope of work in studio and graphic design. Candidates selected to interview will be required to conduct a brief teaching demonstration. More specific information regarding that process will be provided.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Brief Description of Duties:

• Deliver effective instruction.
• Assessment of student learning.
• Manage classes and learning environments – Foster a positive classroom-learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners.
• Support learning through student engagement – Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
• Provide student guidance.
• Pursue professional development and remain current in academic field.
• Evidence of teamwork and collaborative efforts.
• Work with administration and faculty colleagues to promote the program to area constituencies, and work toward continued growth of the program.
• Actively participate in department, campus, cross-college, discipline-specific, district, and community service activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to provide a high-quality learning experience for students.

Special Requirements:

Specific Experience Required:

Preferred Areas of Expertise:

• Master’s degree or higher in one of aforementioned fields.
• Proven ability to engage students using innovative teaching methodologies, including the integration of technology into teaching and learning.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with design trends and technologies.
• Strong passion for teaching with excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have Master's degree in Art/Design with at least 18 graduate level Credits in qualifying field?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. * How did you learn about this position?
   • Academic Keys
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Dos Mundos
   • Employee referral
   • Facebook
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Jobs.mo.gov
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Kansas City Call
   • Kansas City Globe
   • Kansas City Hispanic News
   • LinkedIn
   • MCC Website
   • Monster
   • Other Source
   • Twitter

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcript 01
4. References
5. Certification
6. License
7. Letter of Recommendation 01

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Transcript 02