Adjunct Faculty Web Design OnCampus

CRIMSON CORPORATION

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading commercial art school in Nashville is seeking a part-time adjunct Web Design instructor to teach courses focusing on HTML, CSS, and other web design principles. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of professional experience. This role emphasizes nurturing and mentoring students in a campus-based environment.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree, preferably a Graduate Degree.
Thorough knowledge of the subject matter.
Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and inspire learners.
At least five years of professional experience working in the field.
Must present an up-to-date resume with examples of work.
Must know Adobe Creative Suite and Graphic Design Fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Teach students according to approved syllabus with possible changes pending approval.
Maintain class records and attendance.
Monitor and chart each student’s progress through various methods.
Counsel and motivate students to excel in their studies.
Ensure timely completion of student grading.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Bootstrap

Adobe Creative Suite

JavaScript

Wireframing

Prototyping

Responsive design

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic/web design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Nashville's leading commercial art school, Nossi College of Art & Design is searching for an adjunct Web Design instructor. Must have a bachelor’s degree in graphic/web design or related field (i.e., BFA, BA. BGA, BS). Must present an up-to-date resume and at least five examples of recent work. Teaching experience is preferred, but not required. Must demonstrate a strong desire to help and nurture others.

The ideal candidate will be an HTML, CSS, SCSS, Bootstrap, Foundation, and JavaScript expert. The web courses are designed to extend the understanding of client-side scripting. Depending on the specific course, projects will emphasize user experience and include wireframing, prototyping, and responsive websites with advanced interactive features.

Courses meet once a week and are offered at 8-12pm, 1-5pm, and 6-10pm.

This is a campus-based position in Nashville, TN.

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Instructor/Faculty is the main-stay of the academic program and is a master teacher in their subject area. The Instructor must be an effective classroom manager. Each Instructor must be adaptable to a variety of situations and have the ability to relate well to students, other faculty members and the administration of the College.

The Instructor must also believe in and follow the philosophy of the College and agree to support College policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At a minimum, the Graphic Design faculty will have:

A Bachelor's degree, Graduate Degree preferred.
Thorough knowledge of the subject matter.
Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and inspire learners.
At least five years professional experience working in the field that is being taught.
Must present an up-to-date resume with at least five examples of recent work.
Must know Adobe Creative Suite and Graphic Design Fundamentals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach students according to approved syllabus. Changes may be made to the syllabus upon approval of the department Coordinator, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and President.
Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
During the first class meeting, inform students of all course requirements, all materials that will be needed, all classroom policies including absences and tardies, all grading procedures, all project requirements, etc.
Take and record attendance for each class meeting separate from the students’ attendance sheets. Maintain all class records.
Monitor and chart each student’s progress through observation, reinforcement, remediation, tutoring and review.
Assist students’ progress by way of weekly quizzes, mid-term and final exams and by maintaining a current record of all grades including projects and presentations.
Counsel and advise students. Motivate students to do their best work.
Report all students with personal or psychological problems that may hinder academic performance or may result in potential harm to himself or others to the Student Services Director and College leadership.
Ensure student grading is completed on time and entered into the grade book consistently.
Notify every student, in writing, of their mid-term grade.
Make sure that classrooms are in good order at the end of each class.
Instructors must provide 3 ½ hours of learning opportunity for each class.