Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communications & Design (Illustration & Interactive Media)

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 10,512; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Visual Communications & Design (Illustration & Interactive Media). This part-time position requires the teaching of various courses, alongside preparation of syllabi, materials, and evaluation of student work. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field and have a minimum of 2 years industry experience. Compensation is $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field required.
• Ability to teach Digital Illustration, Visual Communication and Interactive Media courses.
• 2 years industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of courses in visual communications and design.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, assignments, papers, and exams.

Skills

Teaching Digital Illustration

Visual Communication

Interactive Media

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in industry standard design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field

18 graduate-level course hours in Visual Communications & Design (preferred)

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communications & Design (Illustration & Interactive Media)

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.

Job Description:

Teaches a 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 Digital Illustration, Visual Communication and Interactive Media courses
• Proficiency in communication and presentation
• 2 years industry experience
• 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
• Proficiency in industry standard design software

Preferred Qualifications:

• 18 graduate‑level course hours in Visual Communications & Design
• Teaching experience

Additional Requirements:

Must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of the campus to perform on‑site work demands from employment start date and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation:

Pay: $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU).

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.