Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design
Austin Community College
- United States
- United States
À propos
Responsible for preparing and delivering graphic design coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures. Principal Responsibilities and Duties Prepare and teach graphic design courses to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes. Courses topics may include:
Design processes and frameworks Typography Branding Environmental design Packaging Multichannel campaigns Publication design Concept development Design studio processes Website design Portfolio development
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations. Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories. Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor. Technology Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom. Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.) Demonstrated proficiency and expertise through the use of advanced features in one or more of the following Adobe Creative Suite software: InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop. Principal Professional Standards Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades. Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success. Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions. Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college. Make appropriate use of the college's learning management system. Required Education Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Art, Graphic Design, Commercial Art, Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Printing/Production, or Visual Communication. Required Work Experience Documentable 3 years of non-teaching industry-relevant work experience. Qualities of a Successful Candidate Explain the role of the graphic designer and the design workflow within a studio environment Describe best practices of creative collaboration with internal and external teams Describe the effective use of graphic design principles and processes to produce designs. Identify current visual trends and movements in graphic and interactive design. Describe the production workflow of printed or digital assets a.) within a design studio environment and b.) with industry-related vendors (such as offset printers, large format printers, screen printers, web developers, etc.). Application Requirements Upload the following documents to your application:
Cover letter - explaining interest in the position Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé Provide a portfolio that includes examples of visual assets for print and digital applications. The portfolio can be:
a pdf portfolio or a link to a website of recent professional work If you have teaching experience, please include examples of both student work and evidence of curriculum development.
Provide documented evidence of training in digital media (college transcripts or software training certification). Unofficial/copy of transcripts
If get selected for the position then please request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university's registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:
ACC Human Resources Attn: Prisca M Baker 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224 Austin, TX 78752 Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.
Working Conditions Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time. Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices. Number of Openings: 3 Job Posting Close Date: August 31, 2026
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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