Adjunct Faculty - Art and Design

University System of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 800 - 840; Part time

Job summary

Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire, seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Illustration I for graphic design. This on-campus position focuses on developing imagery for visual communication and storytelling.

The role centers on classroom design, student assessment, and mentorship. Applicants should have a graduate degree, background in graphic design, and prior in-person teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Completed graduate degree required.
• Academic background in Graphic Design.
• Experience with in-person college teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Illustration I for Graphic Design.
• Prepare lesson plans and assess student work; assign grades.
• Participate in department meetings and service.

Skills

Graphic Design

In-person teaching

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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The Department of Art and Design at Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for an adjunct faculty position teaching Illustration I for Graphic Design. This is an on-campus position.

ART-262 Illustration I

This course focuses on the development of imagery for graphic design communication and explores methods for creating effective images that express an idea, convey a message, or tell a story. Students will learn concept development, visual problem solving, and a range of digital and hand-drawn image-making techniques.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Teaching (60%) Design and delivery of course content for credit courses.
• Preparation and Evaluation (35%) Preparation of lesson plans and course materials. Assessment of student learning. Assignment of grades. Referring of students to support services where necessary. When appropriate provision of supplemental instruction and mentorship to students.
• Service (5%) Comply with USNH and KSC policies; participate in appropriate department and/or unit meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for consideration are a completed graduate degree
• An academic background in Graphic Design
• Experience with in-person teaching at the College/University level

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to teach digital illustration for Graphic Design Students.
• Knowledge of historic and contemporary practitioners

Preferred Qualifications

• Lead-instructor teaching experience at the College/University level (in-person).
• Experience teaching Illustration at the college level.

Compensation Pay Range

$ 800/credit or $840/credit for those with terminal degrees

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, pleasevisit: https://www.keene.edu , https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us .

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Keene

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