Adjunct Professor, Graphic Design and Digital Media

Professors provide classroom instruction and college service and are responsible to department chairs and instructional deans.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge and experience in the teaching field and assigned teaching discipline.
• Create a classroom environment reflecting professionalism, equity, respect, and trust.
• Abide by Employee Standards of Conduct.
• Perform job duties as assigned by the department chair and dean (unless request violates TJC policy or local/state/federal laws).
• Stay current with and follow departmental and college policies.
• Complete required compliance trainings and stay current on professional development hours.
• Exhibit a commitment to student success.
• Design classroom instructional activities appropriate to the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and course objectives.
• Embed interactive learning activities in the instructional setting that engage student learning and encourage student development of active learning skillsets.
• Facilitate student learning and successful completion of the course by preparing and using appropriate instructional materials compatible with the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and course objectives.
• Align learning opportunities and employ suitable assessments of course learning outcomes and program learning outcomes, with the student's core competencies.
• Sequence learning opportunities and assessments through the courses and program to build student learning and understanding.
• Integrate workplace professional skillsets into the classroom environment (e.g., prompt and regular attendance, initiative to seek clarification, timely submission of work, use of technology in work completion).
• Motivate students to perform at their highest level by maintaining an atmosphere of dignity and cordiality conducive to learning in both the classroom and office.
• Adhere to college policies.
• Meet all classes as scheduled and maximize use of available class time.
• Maintain scheduled office hours as required.
• Follow attendance and office hour requirements for online and hybrid classes as specified in the distance education course standards.
• Follow prescribed course syllabi and adopted textbooks, including appropriate assigned readings.
• Inform students of student learning outcomes, class procedures, and grading policies at the beginning of each semester.
• Demonstrate initiative and/or cooperative support of leadership, faculty, and staff to implement strategic improvements and achieve goals.
• Attend and participate in required department and school meetings, and perform other duties as assigned by the department chair or instructional dean.
• Teach in the modality (face-to-face, hybrid, or online) chosen by the College.
• Maintain accurate records and submit required student attendance and grade reports by published deadlines.
• Model professional conduct and enforce student conduct policies as prescribed.
• Maintain required memberships/licensures/certifications per department and accrediting body standards.
• Network with community members and others to promote the TJC program and its students.
• Exhibit conduct that reflects the mission, vision, and values of the institution and the community.
• Knowledge of all phases of graphic design/photography/web design/Digital Media, including extensive knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Premiere, MAC platform, animation graphics, and commercial photography.
• Active involvement in curriculum evaluation and revision; textbook selection; advising graphic arts/photography/web design majors.
• Preparing and maintaining course syllabi, objectives, and student records; use of professional publications, professional development activities, and/or coursework to enhance instruction.
• Staying current with software packages and digital photography equipment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Graphic Arts or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in a commercial graphics and photography-related environment.
• Must present a production portfolio during the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts or related field.
• Previous teaching experience desirable; post-secondary preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work may be required outside of normal business hours.
• Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending, repetitive motion, adjusting lights, lifting up to 30 lbs.
• If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Adjunct Professors are subject to an 18-hour work week.