Graphic Design Instructor (PT) - Solano Community College : Job Details

Salary: $75.62 - $91.74 Hourly Location : Fairfield, CA Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: ADJ-GRAPHIC DES-24 Department: School of Liberal Arts Opening Date: 08/15/2024 Closing Date: 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Description Solano Community College invites qualified applicants in the area of visual design to apply for this part-time teaching position in our vibrant and diverse Design and Illustration program. Our two-year program prepares students for further education at four-year universities and technical colleges, as well as careers in the graphic design, digital illustration, and animation industries. Our curriculum develops a student's critical thinking skills, hones problem-solving skills, and establishes visual literacy as well as a foundation in the history of design and typography. This position is a part-time position. The teaching assignment will require teaching lecture and lab-based courses, either face-to-face, online, or a hybrid of those two modalities. Our Learning Management System is Canvas. Prior to teaching online for SCC, instructors must complete distance education training. Responsibilities Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction and demonstration to students in accordance with our established course outlines and curriculum, using industry-standard education and visual design software and applications, including Canvas, Zoom, Adobe Creative Suite and others;
• Review curriculum and assess student learning;
• Hold office hours for students to meet with you one-on-one, as needed, either in person or via videoconference;
• Provide meaningful and timely feedback and critique on student work;
• Prepare and grade assignments and examinations promptly;
• Meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports on time;
• Maintain required student attendance and grade records throughout the term;
• Submit final grades before the grading deadline.

Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates must have a Master of Fine Arts in Animation, Design, or Fine Arts with digital media emphasis, Television and Film, or a related discipline, OR have a Bachelor's degree and equivalent professional experience in design. If you do not possess the minimum qualifications exactly as stated above, you may contact our HR department to request an equivalency review. This should be done prior to submitting your application, as the supporting documentation for equivalency must be submitted concurrently with the application. Equivalency is defined as possessing the general education for the degree and the major coursework for the degree. All degrees must be from accredited institutions. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum within established guidelines;
• Experience in Canvas, Zoom, and related applications for online instruction;
• Fluency in digital technology and ability to troubleshoot software issues as needed for students;
• Expertise in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and familiarity with Apple iOS, Windows-based PCs, iPads and other tablets and electronic drawing tools;
• Experience providing mentorship, sound career advice, and suggestions for job placement and internships;
• Evidence of sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and intellectual challenges;
• Understanding of and a sustained commitment to the principles of equity, both in the classroom and throughout the professional sphere.

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