Art & Graphic Design Instructor

Position Information

Career Opportunity Number 21-199 Position Title: Art & Graphic Design Instructor Location Penn Valley Position Type: Full-Time Class Category Faculty Job Open Date 12/21/2021 Job Close Date 01/19/2022 Open Until Filled No Initial Screen Date: 01/24/2022 Minimal Qualifications:
Master’s in Art/Design with at least 18 graduate level credits in qualifying field. Portfolio must demonstrate proficiency in Graphic Design practices and Studio Art. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Maintaining a professional design and/or studio practice and/or scholarly research. 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:

Positions contingent on budget-appropriated. Position available Fall 2022 unless otherwise approved. This position teaches at both campuses Penn Valley & Longview.

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.

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 collegially 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:
Maintaining a professional design and/or studio practice and/or scholarly research. 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

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae