Full-time Graphic Design Instructor - Madison, United States - MATC

MATC

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Madison, United States

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Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Full time

Description

Job Posting Date:

May 9, 2024

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:

$62,000 - $82,000

Department:

School of Business and Applied Arts

This is a limited-term employment opportunity for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters only.

Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values.

We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations.

Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community.

Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College-it is the foundation of what we are striving to do.

Come be part of our great team

Our goal is to conduct first round virtual interviews the week of June 12th & 13th, 2024, second round in person interviews the week of June 19th & 20th 2024, and virtual final interviews the following week.

Expected Start date:
August 12, 2024.

This position will teach a mix of courses each semester, including, but not limited to: Introduction to Design Software, Concept Development, Web Design, Design Fundamentals.

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

Faculty in the Graphic Design Program are expected to teach in a variety of formats (training provided as needed for non-traditional formats) which could include evenings.

Essential Duties:

Facilitate student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to fit students' needs and support student engagement. Continually revise curriculum to improve student learning.
Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught by the instructor.
Contribute to student success and retention by advising students with course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.
Serve as an advocate for students and engages in activities that help students achieve their goals such as writing letters of recommendations, and/or helping students link with internships, service learning, job shadowing and other forms of networking.
Provide support to the program, the school, and the college by attending and engaging in events and meetings and participating fully within the team environment.
Continually improve teaching through professional development activities and the integration of new techniques and technology. This includes the development and implementation of individualized professional development plan.
Maintain a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skilled in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge/experience with current educational methods/strategies such as learnercentered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation, collaborative techniques, and strategies aimed at closing the achievement gaps across race, gender, class, and disability.
Desire and ability to teach courses at both the collegiate transfer and technical/occupational program levels.
Ability to communicate complex and difficult concepts and ideas to students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparedness.
Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, as well as incorporating appropriate use of new and emerging technologies into the learning environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on course and program promotion, direction, and innovation.

Qualifications:

Education:
Associate degree in Illustration, Graphic Design or UX/UI

AND

Work Experience:

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

At least 1 year of occupational work experience (2,000 hours) must be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment (this can be waived if the instructor has at least 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience in the field within the previous 5 years)

AND
Experience with or willingness to learn different modes of instruction (online, hybrid, Classroom Live, and modes of the future).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES (required):