Temporary, Part-Time Interactive and Graphic Design Instructor - (Unsolicited)

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Millersville University’s Department of Art & Design seeks temporary part-time instructors to teach courses in Interactive & Graphic Design, including Web Design, Motion Design, Experience Design, Typography, Branding, and more.

Instructors will develop curriculum, deliver lectures and demonstrations, lead discussions, and assess student work, with final grades submitted via MAX. Applicants may be contacted for interviews as openings arise, and candidates may join a pool for future needs.

Qualifications

• MFA in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in Adobe software.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach topics in Interactive & Graphic Design, including Web Design, Motion Design, Experience Design, Package Design, Typography, Branding, Visual Communication, and Computer Art.
• Write and organize curriculum, prepare lectures and demonstrations, lead discussions.
• Evaluate student performance and grade projects.
• Submit final grades through MAX.
• Respond to enrollment needs and participate in a faculty pool when no immediate opening exists.

Skills

Diverse student populations

Oral and written communication

Inclusive teaching practices

Successful interview

Teaching demonstration

Background checks

Education

MFA in Graphic Design or equivalent

Tools

Adobe software

Job description

Temporary, Part Time Interactive and Graphic Design Instructor -(Unsolicited) Millersville University

Department: Art and Design

Nature of Position: Temporary, part-time

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Art & Design needs temporary part-time instructors for courses in Interactive & Graphic Design, including:

• Web Design
• Motion Design
• Experience Design
• Package Design
• Typography
• Branding
• Visual Communication
• Computer Art

Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching a variety of topics in Interactive & Graphic Design. In addition, the instructor will write and organize curriculum, prepare lectures and demonstrations, lead discussions, evaluate student performance, grade projects, and submit final grades through MAX.

The purpose of this posting is to generate a pool of qualified faculty. Applications submitted will be reviewed on an as-needed basis based on enrollment. Anyone meeting the qualifications may be contacted for an interview and potentially hired when a need exists. In the event that you are interviewed but not immediately hired, your application will remain in the department's pool of qualified faculty.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf

Required Qualifications

• MFA in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in Adobe software.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• MFA in Graphic Design or related discipline.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Prior experience in the design industry.