PT Instructor Pool - Graphic Design

Madison College is recruiting a pool of qualified part-time candidates to teach courses for the Graphic Design program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the 2024-2025 academic school year.

Starting salary depends on qualifications and experience. Health and dental benefits areNOTprovided. For all internal candidates who are interested in transferring or promoting to this position please review the transfer and promotion policy located in the Madison College Employee Handbook.

Organizational Function and Responsibilities :

This position is responsible for instruction in the Graphic Design program at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, division and college levels.

This position reports to the Associate Dean School of Business and Applied Arts.

Essential Duties :

The following duties are typically expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Responsible for instruction in the Graphic Design Program including but not limited to the following courses : Print and Production, Computer Graphics, Typography, and Graphic Design.

2. Develop and plan appropriate instructional strategies, including alternative delivery strategies when appropriate.

3. Instruct students in classes and participate in college service activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

4. Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.

5. Evaluate student performance in courses taught by the instructor.

6. Actively work with other personnel in student recruitment, retention and job placement.

7. Develop and maintain curriculum in collaboration with department / division staff.

8. Participate in instructional and curriculum articulation activities with other programs and other divisions of instruction.

9. Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc.

10. Assist students in developing work experience assignments such as internships, work-study assignments, team projects, etc.

11. Maintain certification as an instructor with the Wisconsin Technical College System.

12. Comply with all aspects of Board policies, work rules, and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

13. Attend Division, department and advisory committee meetings.

14. Develop strategies aimed at the retention of minority / female students.

15. Participate in appropriate staff development activities such as diversity awareness, technology training, etc.

16. Design curriculum and instruct in a variety of non-traditional formats to meet student and business needs.

17. Demonstrates a commitment to the college values of excellence, respect and integrity.

18. Perform such other duties as assigned by the President or designee.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

1. Comprehensive and demonstrated knowledge skills as related to design and production. Specific classes may require unique skills and software expertise.

2. Skill in oral and written communications.

3. Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including the use of distance education and other methods of alternative delivery.

4. Ability to interact with business and industry to establish partnerships.

5. Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds.

6. Actual and demonstrable hands-on experience using Adobe Creative Cloud Apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

7. Demonstrated and documented professional working knowledge of electronic document preparation and traditional production methods in a provided portfolio.

Qualifications :

1. Associate's degree in Illustration or Graphic Design.

2. Five (5) years or 10,000 hours of professional experience (other than teaching) in Illustration, Graphic Design, or related field.