Adjunct Faculty - Fine Arts (Evergreen)

Digipen; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 53,032 - 89,090; Part time

Job summary

The DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, Washington is seeking Adjunct Faculty for its Fine Arts Department. The role is to guide students in traditional art skills and facilitate their artistic development through various media.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Fine Arts or higher and have relevant teaching or industry experience. Positions are part-time, temporary, with a salary range of $4,752 – $7,983 per term based on qualifications and class size.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic experience and/or at least four years of relevant industry experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with departmental policies.
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports on student performance.
• Provide input to improve course materials.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of Fine and Applied Art

Skills in Word, PowerPoint, Moodle, and MS Teams

Knowledge of digital painting tools like Adobe Photoshop

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or higher

Job description

Fine Arts Department (Evergreen) Adjunct

Located in Redmond, Washington, DigiPen Institute of Technology is a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, Computer Engineering, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master’s degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. DigiPen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade.

To learn more, visit: https://www.digipen.edu/.

Position: Adjunct Faculty – Fine Arts Department

Reports to: Fine Arts Department Chair

The Fine Arts Department at DigiPen Institute of Technology invites applicants for potential future positions of Adjunct Faculty – Fine Arts Instructor. Join our faculty team and help students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen fields.

The Department of Fine Arts gives students a firm theoretical handle on visual principles as well as extensive, firsthand experience in a range of media. Although many courses emphasize professional applications in the animation industry, skills learned here are transferable to artistic disciplines across the board. Students benefit from a faculty steeped in the worlds of illustration, animation, film, sculpture, painting, printmaking, and design.

After completing the application process, you may be invited to participate in the interview process. If accepted, you will be added to our pool of pre-approved adjuncts. The Fine Arts Department hires adjunct faculty from the pool of pre-approved adjuncts each semester on an as-needed basis.

The Fine Arts Department is accepting applications for adjunct instructors for courses in:

• Foundational, traditional skills
• Figure and Gesture drawing
• Painting
• Tone, color, and composition
• Perspective
• Other courses as needed

This is an ongoing posting. For more information about DigiPen’s offerings, visit: Current Courses | DigiPen

Essential Functions/Duties

• Teach courses in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Prepare and submit (on Moodle) timely grade reports and other reports on student performance
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Organize class activities, demos, and assignments
• Relate assignments and tests to learning outcomes
• Work and collaborate with Full Time Faculty instructors of same course
• Manage Student Teaching Assistants, supervising their timecards and reviewing their weekly hours, if required
• Provide input, create, and improve course materials
• Offer weekly office hours
• In-person teaching, with online classes when necessary, in Redmond, WA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the subject areas in which the individual is responsible for instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction
• Specialized knowledge in Fine and Applied Art such as: Art, Illustration and/or Visual Development, etc.
• Skills in Word, PowerPoint, Moodle, and MS Teams
• Knowledge of digital painting tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, an added value

Qualifications / Competencies

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or higher
• Relevant academic experience and/or at least four years of relevant industry experience
• Team player with ability to solve problems independently
• Solid grounding in interdisciplinary teaching
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable with technology
• Ability to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles, special needs, etc.

Salary Range

$4,752 – $7,983 per term, depending on credit hours, class size, and faculty rank

Not benefits eligible.

Application Procedure

Applications should include, or you will be asked to provide, the following:

• A cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae / résumé
• Academic Transcripts of most recently attended educational institutions
• Link to an online portfolio that includes samples of your work
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of experience on maximizing quality and engagement across broad subjects and perspectives

Upon accepting an offer of employment with us, the candidate will receive an invitation for a required background check, employment verification, and 5-panel drug screen as a part of the hiring process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Complete application files will be accepted on a continuous basis and remain active for one year. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Notes

• All Adjunct positions are part-time, temporary assignments (for no more than one semester at a time), dependent upon student enrollment and instructional needs, and subject to budget consideration and approval. DigiPen Institute of Technology reserves the right to extend application deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.

Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.