Adjunct Faculty - Art and Design

CP15 Keene State College; United States; On-site; USD 800 - 840; Part time

Job summary

Keene State College, Department of Art and Design, invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach Illustration I for Graphic Design on the Keene campus. The course focuses on imagery development for graphic design communication and explores methods for creating images that express ideas, convey messages, or tell stories.

Responsibilities include delivering course content, preparing and evaluating student work, and participating in department service.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: completed graduate degree in Graphic Design.
• Academic background in Graphic Design.
• Experience teaching in-person at the college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach 60%: design and delivery of course content for credit courses.
• Prepare and evaluate 35%: lesson plans, course materials, assess student learning, assign grades, refer to support services, mentorship.
• Service 5%: comply with policies; participate in department meetings.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital illustration

Graphic design knowledge

In-person teaching

Education

Graduate degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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 Acceptable Education & Experience: 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, please visit: 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 and Salary Grade

Location: Keene Salary Grade: Period Activity

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The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.