Adjunct Faculty, Visual Communications Graphic Design Instructor

Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.

● Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.

● Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials and maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.

● Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College, shows evidence of developing and

implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).

● Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.

● Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A qualified faculty member in visual communications meets all the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, and
• Has a portfolio that demonstrates significant involvement as a practicing artist, graphic designer, web designer, photographer, videographer, or animator, and has one of the following:

o Professional certification in the field; or

o Five years of industry related work experience, or

o Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program.

VISC 1XX Course Standard

A qualified faculty member teaching VISC 1XX meets the course standard in one of two ways:

• Meets the Visual Communication program standard, or
• Possesses a portfolio that demonstrates significant involvement as a practicing designer, and two of the following:

o An earned associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution

o five years of industry related work experience

o Holds a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education in

a directly related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The preferred qualifications might include demonstratable portfolio-work experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, publication design, print design, and/or vector graphics.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction. Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.