Adjunct Associate Professor Graphic Arts & Multimedia

San Joaquin Delta College; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Associate Professor in Graphic Arts & Multimedia at San Joaquin Delta Community College District. The role involves conducting classes in publication design, web design, and digital graphic design while advising students and evaluating their progress.

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or higher, with professional teaching experience being essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds and possess the ability to adapt teaching strategies effectively.

Qualifications

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or associated degree and six years of experience.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and adaptability in teaching.
• Experience in various teaching settings including online and large lectures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and organize classes in graphic arts and multimedia.
• Advise and assist students for achieving learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain necessary records.

Skills

Graphic design

Teaching

Adaptability

Multimedia hardware

Collaborative skills

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Learning management systems

Job description

Part‑Time Associate Professor in Graphic Arts & Multimedia (Graphic Media and Design) at San Joaquin Delta Community College District.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines. Courses to be taught include publication design, web design, computer‑aided art, digital imaging, typography, and web‑ and app‑based digital graphic design.
2. Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes.
3. Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus‑support services.
4. Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally‑responsive pedagogy.
5. Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college’s mission of equity‑minded education.
6. Maintain currency in your field.
7. Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.
8. Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.
9. Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures.
10. Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus‑wide committees as part of the shared‑governance process and service area needs of the District.
11. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year.
12. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, curriculum modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes.
13. Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success.
14. Provide guidance and direction to student workers, as needed.
15. Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, OR any associate degree or higher and six years of professional experience. For applicants with a master’s degree, professional experience is required and must be directly related to the teaching assignment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities.
• Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.
• Demonstrated teaching in graphic media and design, including use of industry‑standard software (such as Adobe Creative Cloud or open‑sourced alternatives), web or app‑based digital media programs, and animation software.
• Ability to work with professional industry partners (as part of the Multimedia Advisory Committee) for the development and revision of curriculum to prepare students for entry‑level jobs.
• Ability to work fluidly between PC and Mac operating systems in an established lab environment.
• Understanding of contemporary culture in social movements to bring that knowledge to the media and art critique environment.