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Adjunct Faculty, Art (Graphic Design)
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Position Number: 5682646
Location: Stevenson, MD
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Adjunct Faculty, Art (Graphic Design)

Stevenson University

Summary:
Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University's faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Art and Graphic Design Department that may include typography, introductory digital media, branding, packaging, and corporate communication design. Some departmental opportunities may include service, scholarship, and involvement in off-campus, evening, or weekend duties.

Department: School of Design, Arts, and Communication: Art & Graphic Design

Education/Experience:
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in graphic design or related discipline, a strong commitment to quality teaching, and three years of relevant college-level teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

A body of work and professional experiences that provide evidence a high level of graphic design capability informed by a mastery of tools, methods, and ideas inherent to teaching graphic design courses.
Demonstrated teaching ability in undergraduate graphic design studio courses.
Expert with Adobe Creative Suite.
Expert in theories, practices, and tools of digital and print production.
Expert in typography and layout design.
Proficient in animation using After Effects, web site development, and basic html/css coding.
Ability to teach graphic design courses in support of other majors: Business Communication, Marketing, Fashion Design, Film & Moving Image.
A demonstrated interest in and ability to integrate design software and technology into graphic design courses, including but not limited to: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Knowledge of contemporary visual art and design culture and practice, complemented by a thorough understanding of historical/critical theory related to art and design.
Ability to develop effective course materials including syllabi, lessons, demonstrations, lectures, and workshops for students or faculty.
Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with a team of faculty sharing time, ideas, equipment, resources, and space.
Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help graduate and/or undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially.
Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy.
Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to student achievement.
Ability to assess student performance and learning.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
Familiarity with educational assessment practices.
Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
Ability to travel between campuses.
Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Physical Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Art and Graphic Design faculty work in studios and may be exposed to solvents, chemicals, and mechanical equipment.

Essential Functions:

Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact hours taught in an individual semester.
Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or hybrid or online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
Other responsibilities include writing syllabi; reading and responding to emails promptly; grading course work within a time frame that enables the student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment; timely submission of mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
Complete training or professional development as required by the University.
Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program policies outlined by the School and the University.
Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid classes.
Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and times is expected.

Reports To: Department Chair, Art and Graphic Design

Work Location: Owings Mills North

Position Category: Faculty

Position Type:

Months/Year: Variable, based on courses scheduled to teach

Hrs/Week: Variable, based on # of courses scheduled to teach

FLSA: Exempt

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: No

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com

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