Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communications & Design (Graphic Design)

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 9,566 - 11,458; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Visual Communications & Design. This part-time position involves teaching a range of courses in graphic design, preparing course materials, and providing student evaluations. Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Design or a related field, have teaching proficiency in graphic design, and at least 2 years of relevant professional experience. The role is based in Ohio and involves a set pay rate of $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU).

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field.
• At least 2 years of recent relevant work in graphic design.
• Ability to teach courses in Visual Communication and Graphic Design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver learning activities for course outcomes.
• Evaluate and grade student work and maintain attendance records.
• Meet periodically with supervisors regarding teaching duties.

Skills

Teaching Visual Communication and Graphic Design

Communication and presentation skills

Proficiency in design software

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communications & Design (Graphic Design)

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Creative Arts

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7027

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teachesa full range of courses in visual communications and design for print, web and interactive media.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field
• Ability to teach Visual Communication and Graphic Design courses
• Proficiency in communication and presentation
• Proficiency in industry standard design software
• Minimum of 2 years recent relevant professional work in a graphic design related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional graphic design portfolio will include web design and interactive interface design
• Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants

During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Adjunct Only

To be hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.