Part-time Faculty, Graphic Arts

Palomar College; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 104,435 - 164,209; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefit options

Membership in APPLE retirement plan

Job summary

Palomar College in San Marcos is seeking a part-time faculty member for Graphic Arts to deliver educational courses, including Drone/UAV instruction. Candidates must possess relevant teaching experience and a degree that aligns with the qualifications required for the role.

This position offers flexibility in work schedule across multiple locations while involving engagement in diverse learning environments, affirming the college's commitment to diversity and equity.

Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and at least two years of professional experience.
• Any associate degree and at least six years of professional experience.
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to either of the above.

Responsibilities

• Teach Graphic Arts courses, including Drone/UAV Instruction.
• Ensure student safety and adherence to regulations.
• Collect and record digital and multimedia data.

Skills

Professional experience

Teaching experience

Safety and mission planning

Data collection and recording

Drone operation experience

Education

Bachelor’s or higher degree

Associate degree with professional experience

Job description

Position Title

Part‑time Faculty, Graphic Arts

Department

Graphic Communications Department

Location

N/A

Work Schedule and Hours

Part‑time faculty may work day, evening, and/or weekend shifts, possibly at multiple locations (San Marcos and/or off‑campus and distance education). The weekly load is limited to 67%.

Compensation

Initial placement hourly range: $75.81 – $119.20 (instructional); $74.60 – $117.69 (non‑instructional).

Benefits

Part‑time faculty have health‑benefit options (see https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/benefits-2/) and may elect membership in the APPLE retirement plan.

Job Duties

The Graphic Communications department seeks part‑time instructors to teach Graphic Arts, including courses in Drone / UAV Instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and at least two years of professional experience.
• Any associate degree and at least six years of professional experience.
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to either of the above. Applicants who lack the specific minimum qualifications must complete and attach the Application for Equivalency form (www.palomar.edu/hr/equivalency-app/).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience ensuring safety, mission planning, and manual flight emergency procedures, and autonomous flight planning.
• Experience teaching maneuvering and regulations.
• Experience collecting/recording digital, multimedia, and other data.
• Experience using drones in various settings (agricultural fields, wildlife preserves, delivery, disaster mitigation, insurance, inspection, first responders, filmmaking, photography, mapping, surveying, real estate).

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism Statement

Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism. All positions require cultural competency, including sensitivity to students and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Applicants must complete live scan/fingerprinting, official transcripts, TB risk assessment and employment verification. Additional requirements may apply.

Contact

Mark Bealo, Department Chair – [e-mail]