Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design

Job Description :

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.

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.)

Demonstrated experience with HTML / CSS and visual design.

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

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

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

The successful candidate will be able to :

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

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 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

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