Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design, Digital Imaging

Cumberland University; Tennessee; Vor Ort; USD 4.500 - 7.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cumberland University invites applicants to teach a Digital Imaging course for the Spring 2024 semester. The course covers digital photo editing, retouching, compositing, and image manipulation, with emphasis on student artwork created using computers and Adobe software. A graphic design background and teaching experience are preferred.

Applicants should be prepared to manage curriculum, assess students, and collaborate with faculty, with a part-time teaching appointment for one semester.

Qualifikationen

• Proficient in Photoshop and Adobe software.
• Strong communication with students and faculty.
• Strong understanding of art and design fundamentals.
• Maintain paperwork and records as required by the Program Director.
• Collaborate with colleagues on program activities.
• Experience supervising facilities and students in 2D/3D environments.
• Strong curriculum management and data-driven improvement skills.
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic, collaborative faculty.

Aufgaben

• Teach a Digital Imaging course for the Spring 2024 semester.
• Instruct students in digital photo editing, retouching, and image manipulation.
• Guide projects using computers and appropriate software.
• Assess student work and maintain required records.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and colleagues on curriculum and program activities.
• Support facilities and supervise 2D/3D work sessions.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Art fundamentals

Curriculum management

Collaboration

Data analysis

Organization

2D/3D supervision

Ausbildung

MFA preferred

Tools

Photoshop

Adobe software

Jobbeschreibung

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts - TNPosition Type: Adjunct InstructorEducation Level: Master's DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: EducationGraphic Design Digital Imaging Adjunct

Hours Per Week: 6 hours

Job Type: Part-time faculty appointment with one semester teaching contract

Internal Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Position Purpose:

Cumberland University invites applicants to teach a Digital Imaging course for the Spring 2024 semester. The Digital Imaging course introduces methods of digital photo editing and retouching, as well as photographic image manipulation. Students create original artwork through digital photography, using computers and appropriate software. Compositing, photo collages, and special effects using filters are stressed. Applicants with a graphic design background and experience are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Be proficient in Photoshop and other Adobe software.
• Must be able to communicate well with students and other faculty members
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of concepts in art and fundamentals of design
• Engage in class and student assessment while maintaining all necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director requirements
• Collaborate with colleagues in both program and field advancement activities such as creative and/or scholarly involvement
• Experience in supervising facilities and students in a 2D and/or 3D environment
• Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement
• Possess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with collaborative faculty

Experience:

• Two or more years teaching experience in Art Understanding, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Digital Imaging, Graphic Design, Ceramics, or other 2D/3D processes
• Documentation of successful experience as an undergraduate professor
• Evidence of successful career in related field
• Experience and network in the Middle Tennessee region preferred but not necessary

Education:

MFA Preferred

Additional Information:

Completed application will include:

• Letter of interest
• Updated and detailed curriculum vitae
• Portfolio including 20 images of recent work
• Portfolio including 20 images of student work
• Names and contact information of three professional references (letters of recommendation are requested once finalists are chosen)

Cumberland University is a teaching-focused and student-centered bachelor's and master's level university. Focus on student achievement and experience, and program quality and reputation are primary responsibilities of the faculty.

Additional Requirements:

An electronic version of your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 3 references are required.