Graphic Design Instructor
Full-time Faculty with benefits
General Description:
Teach courses in support of the Graphic Design Occupational Program. Plan course content, including lectures, activities, assignments, and assessments. Teach courses as assigned, meet with students as required, assess student work according to course and program outcomes.
Examples of Duties:
- Create and implement appropriate class projects that will promote maximum learning
- Stay current in art and design trends and technologies
- Take an active role in curriculum development, program assessment and student advising
- Work with students with a variety of experience levels
- Work as a team member with other department faculty
- Perform basic maintenance and software updates in Macintosh classrooms and lab
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and willingness to stay current as software upgrades occur
- Knowledge of and experience with Mac-based OS
- College-level written and verbal communication skills
- Interpretation of art and design, including description, analysis, interpretation and judgment
- Knowledge of principles and elements of design
- Understanding of applied Design Thinking
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience in communication design, art direction and the technology tools, that meet the demands of the current professional design practice in print and digital media
- Teaching experience at all levels of a graphic design curriculum in higher education or equivalent experience as a creative director
- Experience in creating and evaluating graphic design curriculum
- MFA in Graphic Design preferred; BFA or AS considered with extensive experience in the field of Graphic Design
Submission Requirements:
- Letter of application
- Resume (preferred) or CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Three professional references with contact information
- Samples of your work (electronic preferred)
- Samples of student work (if applicable)
Qualified candidates for this position should be prepared for an interview, complete portfolio presentation and a sample class presentation that highlights teaching style.
VU is committed to diversity in the college community.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to Vincennes University, Human Resources, 1002 North First Street, Vincennes, IN 47591 or email to jobs@vinu.edu. Deadline for application is July 15, 2015. Interviews may be held concurrently with the advertising period.
AA/EOE
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