Part-Time Associate Professor in Graphic Arts & Multimedia (Graphic Media and Design)

San Joaquin Delta Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Associate Professor in Graphic Arts & Multimedia (Graphic Media and Design). The ideal candidate will share in the college's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Under the general supervision of the assigned TrAC Dean, the Part-Time Associate Professor will teach classes in graphic media arts and design, focusing on platform agnostic digital media delivery methods. The successful candidate will provide evidence of knowledge and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and academic diversity within community college populations; the candidate also will show knowledge and understanding of how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded and culturally-responsive practices in the community college setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Conduct and organize classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and the course information outlines. Courses to be taught include publication design, web design, computer-aided art, digital imaging, typography, and web- and app-based digital graphic design.
2. Advise and assist students in achieving stated course objectives and student learning outcomes.
3. Evaluate the progress of each student; connect students to appropriate campus-support services.
4. Participate in the evaluation of course offerings, including the revision of course descriptions and course outlines that reflect a culturally-responsive pedagogy.
5. Select textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials that support the learning environment and are reflective of the college's mission of equity-minded education.
6. Maintain currency in your field.
7. Maintain necessary records of student enrollment, attendance, progress, and grades; prepare and submit required reports to the administration.
8. Report to management any condition that might jeopardize the health or safety of students or the public.
9. Be familiar with and act in accordance with the Education Code and San Joaquin Delta Community College District policies and procedures.
10. Participate in departmental, divisional, advisory, and campus-wide committees as part of the shared-governance process and service area needs of the District.
11. Plan and complete approved professional development flex activities each semester/year.
12. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, curriculum modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes.
13. Work collaboratively with the college to promote student equity and success.
14. Provide guidance and direction to student workers, as needed.
15. Perform other necessary duties as specified in the faculty contract and outlined in Board Policy.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must meet the minimum educational qualifications set forth by the District and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience* OR Any associate degree or higher and six years of professional experience* *Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated sensitivity to race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different student abilities, learning styles, cultures, and groups mentioned above.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a variety of settings, including but not limited to online, dual enrollment, and large lectures. A willingness to develop and utilize instructional materials, including lectures and labs for multiple modalities.
• Ability to use innovative and creative teaching techniques (lecture and labs) and equipment such as multimedia hardware, current applications, learning management systems, and online instructional strategies.
• Demonstrated teaching in graphic media and design, including use of industry-standard software (such as Adobe Creative Cloud or open-sourced alternatives), web or app-based digital media programs, and animation software
• Ability to work with professional industry partners (as part of the Multimedia Advisory Committee) for the development and revision of curriculum to prepare students for entry-level jobs.
• Ability to work fluidly between PC and Mac operating systems in an established lab environment
• Understanding of contemporary culture in social movements to bring that knowledge to the media and art critique environment.

Applicants without all of the desired qualifications are also encouraged to apply.