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Associate Lecturer (PT), Vector Graphics

Employer
Curry College
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
May 11, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Arts, Art
Employment Level
Adjunct
Employment Type
Part Time

About Curry College:

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth. Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Curry College offers 22 undergraduate majors, over 60 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing their legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and their rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that they do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

 

Job Description:

The Curry College Department of Visual & Performing Arts is accepting applications for part-time Associate Lecturers with the demonstrated ability to teach Vector Graphics. This is an advanced course in Adobe Illustrator and includes more difficult techniques such as illustrations comprised of shapes, blending modes, and gradient mesh. Projects will be constructed entirely in Illustrator and/or with imported images from Adobe Photoshop using filters, posturizing, live trace, or hand tracing of images for conversion to vector-based art. The use of Typography in Illustrator will be employed in producing quality projects for the portfolio.  

This course meets Mondays from 4:15 pm - 6:45 pm.

 

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • MFA in Graphic Design, or related field. 
  • Available to teach course on assigned scheduled days/time. 
  • Must be able to produce creative work that informs their teaching and be active in the art community through participation in exhibitions, organizations and conferences.  
  • Prior experience working with Canvas is ideal. 

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all faculty. 

 

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse faculty, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Rachel King at Rachel.king@curry.edu, (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.

 

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following: 

  • a curriculum vitae; 
  • cover letter; 
  • a statement of your teaching philosophy; 
  • a portfolio of creative work; 
  • a portfolio of student work; 
  • a statement of contributions to diversity (statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service); 
  • a copy of your unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment); and 
  • a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles. 

 


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