Adjunct Faculty, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Job Description :

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

Prepare and teach Graphic Media Production courses in the field of Visual Communication to a diverse student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes. Courses may include :

Digital Imaging I or II(Photoshop)

Vector Graphics I or II (Illustrator)

Digital Publishing I, II, or III (InDesign)

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 CC software : InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop.

Preferred Technology

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.)

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.

Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.

Required Education

In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements :

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Art, Graphic Design, Commercial Art, Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Printing / Production or Visual Communication,

Required Work Experience

Documentable 3 years non-teaching industry-relevant work experience.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be able to :

Explain both the role and best practices of industry-standard software in the production process of both printed and digital (multi-channel) design.

Explain the role of a production artist in the production of multi-channel design.

Describe the production workflow of printed or digital assets within a.) a design studio environment and b.) with industry-related vendors (such as offset printers, large format printers, screen printers, web developers, etc.).

Describe best practices of working a.) as part of a multi-disciplinary team and b.) with industry-related vendors (such as offset printers, large format printers, screen printers, web developers, etc.).

Describe effective use of graphic design principles and processes to produce designs.

Identify current visual trends and movements in graphic and interactive design.

Application Requirements

An application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.

Please submit with your cover letter a pdf portfolio or link to a website of recent professional work including examples of visual assets for print and digital applications.

Your portfolio should also highlight your role in the production process.

If you have teaching experience, please include examples of both

student work and evidence of curriculum development.

1. Upload the following documents to your application :

Cover letter - explaining interest in the position

Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé

Provide a portfolio of recent professional work including examples of visual assets for print and digital applications. Your portfolio should also highlight your role in the production process.

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.

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

ACC Human Resources

Attn : E.M. Breedlove

6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224

Austin, TX 78752

Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted .

Criminal Background Check

Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all staff and faculty positions.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an office / classroom environment.

Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

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 :

Job Posting Close Date :

July 8, 2024