Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design

Job Description :

Function of Position :

Adjunct faculty prepare and teach courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate.

Classes may be assigned for the Brighton and / or Downtown Campus, extension site, or an online, remote, or hybrid modality, as needed.

Adjunct faculty report to the chairperson of the Visual and Performing Arts Department. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in art and design as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
• Teaches course(s) / section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
• Prepares Course Information Sheet / Syllabus / Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and
• College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner
• Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate

MCC Expectations :

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements : Job Requirements :

Job Requirements :

If hired into the adjunct pool, the adjunct instructor may be assigned a variety of courses in the Graphic Design program, based on your experience with the material covered.

The adjunct instructor would be expected to develop course materials, assess student development, and engage students in the classroom and through our campus LMS (Brightspace.

Adjunct instructors are expected to teach the entirety of their course load, grade in an appropriate time frame, and maintain required records.

Required Qualifications :

• Earned master's degree or higher in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography or related field from a regionally-accredited higher education institution
• Ability to teach courses within the department
• Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing)
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Evidence of proficiency with technology
• Experience and / or interest in developing and teaching online courses
• Commitment to continued professional growth

Preferred Qualifications :

• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching
• Experience with computerized student record management
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information :

Pay Rate for Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 : Determined on adjunct rank and ranges from $1,181- $1,441 per contact hour.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments.

These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted / hired year-round for assignments based on college needs.

Those applicants that are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview.

Application Instructions :

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking the APPLY NOW tab.

Returning applicants may to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the page for guidance using our online system.

Please if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position :

1. Resume / CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Transcripts*

4. Portfolio of personal and student work (if having taught)

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

Please note : As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references.

References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.