Journalism Adjunct Professor - Graphic Production & Design

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 33,480 - 66,960; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub (discount perks)

Free parking

Adjunct Faculty Development Funds

Staff discounted lunches

10% off discount at University Bookstore

Tuition Remission (Senior Adjuncts)

Contribution Retirement Plan

Medical (must meet hours)

Access to CTL and wellness center services

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking a part-time Journalism Adjunct Professor in Graphic Production & Design to teach during the Fall semester. Candidates must hold a Master's in Fine Arts and have experience in Graphic Design and higher education teaching. Responsibilities include syllabus development, instruction facilitation, and student performance evaluation. The position offers various benefits including discount perks and tuition remission for senior adjuncts, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Fine Arts required.
• Experience in Graphic Design is essential.
• Previous teaching experience in Higher Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain syllabus materials and assignments.
• Facilitate class instruction in accordance with learning objectives.
• Evaluate student performance and administer evaluations.

Skills

Graphic Design

Teaching

Visual Communication

Education

Master’s in Fine Arts Degree

Job description

Journalism Adjunct Professor - Graphic Production & Design

Please upload your resume, CV and transcripts.

Position Summary

Title: Journalism Adjunct Professor - Graphic Production & Design

Division: College of Arts and Sciences – Communications Department

Location: University of La Verne, La Verne, California (30 miles east of Los Angeles)

Employment type: Part‑time adjunct instructor (Fall semester, 16 weeks, starting August 22)

Diversity Statement

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Program and Course

The Journalism program in the Department of Communications at the University of La Verne has an immediate opening for a part‑time adjunct instructor/professor to teach Graphic Production Processes and Design for Publications in the Fall. The 16‑week semester begins on August 22.

Course Description

The course is scheduled for 6:50 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and will be taught live in person (or “hybrid” in person and online) or remotely if required by state or county mandates. It introduces students to the fundamentals of graphic design: composition, typography, color and branding systems. Students learn software and project planning tools to develop visual communication skills.

Course Objectives

• To define components of visual communication.
• To introduce the principles and practices of visual communication.
• To plan and diagram all components of a visual communication project.
• To explore the effective uses, applications and technical issues of media for effective communication.
• To introduce and utilize several software and hardware tools for visual communication.
• To apply the skills and capabilities learned to create and present a coordinated, branded project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain syllabus materials: selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises.
• Facilitate class instruction: teach the assigned course in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines.
• Evaluate student performance: administer evaluations based on course deliverables and rubrics; post all grades on the Blackboard Grade Center.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in Fine Arts Degree
• Experience in Graphic Design
• Teaching in Higher Education Experience

Benefits

• Benefit Hub (discount perks)
• Free parking
• Adjunct Faculty Development Funds
• Staff discounted lunches at the Spot
• 10% off discount at the University of La Verne Bookstore and Graphics
• Tuition Remission (Senior Adjuncts)
• Contribution Retirement Plan (must meet hours) for Mandatory Voluntary Contribution at anytime
• Medical (must meet hours)
• Utilize services offered at CTL and the wellness center

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Application Instructions

Please upload your resume, CV and transcripts.

Posting Specific Questions

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • HigherEdjobs.com
  • Referred by University of La Verne Employee
  • University of La Verne Website
  • ScholarlyHires.com
  • Other
• Which courses are you interested in/able to teach? Be sure to include department name and course number.

  (Open Ended Question)

Contact

Posting Number: AF074P

Job Open Date: 07/27/2020

Open Until Filled: Yes