Adjunct - Graphic Design

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructing assigned classes to include Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Xpress, Adobe Premiere, Avid, Web design and animation, and video and sound editing software related to this industry
• Trading all class coursework
• Assigning final grades
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment
• Affording new versions of software as they appear in the market
• Developing new courses for the changing curriculum in the Graphics and Digital Medial programs
• Assisting with the recruitment, retention, completion, and placement of students
• Maintaining the laboratories in a clean, neat, organized and healthful condition conducive to learning
• Creating promotional materials
• Assisting in the recruitment of new students
• Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grading all quizzes, tests, and written exams and assignments
• Assigning final grades and delivering grades and grade justification sheets
• Assisting with the recruitment, retention, completion, and placement of students
• Maintaining the laboratories in a clean, neat, organized and healthful condition conducive to learning
• Creating promotional materials
• Assisting in the recruitment of new students
• Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or related field
• Teaching and at least three years of documented industry experience in Graphic Design, Video Production, Computer Animation, Game Development or Web Publishing is preferred
• Demonstrate expertise in the use of Adobe products for Graphic Design, Web Design, and non-linear video editing (Premiere, After Effects, and or others)
• Demonstrate expertise in the use of 3D software, such as Autodesk Maya, Mudbox, or Zbrush
• Meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires an ability to sit, stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds
• It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, telephone, and other equipment as necessary