Position Details

Position Number K70003-17-1

Posting Number F0001802

Position Title Adjunct Faculty - Digital Media - 2D Digital Art

Number of Positions Available 1

Location Kendall College of Art & Design of Ferris State University - Grand Rapids

Advertised Salary Starting at $3,950 per 3 credit course.

FLSA Exempt

Employee Class K7 - Kendall - Faculty - Adjunct

At Will/Just Cause At Will

Part-time/Full-time Part-time

Summary of Position Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University ( KCAD ) in Grand Rapids, MI prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. Responsibilities for a KCAD adjunct faculty member include syllabus and class preparation, instruction during scheduled course time, providing reasonable availability to students for consultation and assistance with respect to assigned course(s), and evaluation of student performance.
Digital Media Graduates will be innovative artists and designers, well prepared to create rich media experiences that combine imaging, animation, sound and interactivity.
These teaching assignments within the BFA Digital Media Program will focus in Visual Development for Interaction Design, 2D Animation, Game Art and Motion Design.

Position Type Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Qualifications

Required Education Master's degree in a related field to content being taught
or:
Master's degree in unrelated field and additional minimum of 15 graduate credits in a field related to the content being taught
or:
A combination of:
• A minimum of six years, working in the field of industry of the content area being taught;
• Evidence of recognized accomplishment in area being taught, including awards, bibliography of publication referencing design or art work or scholarship;
• Evidence of scholarly/creative accomplishment in terms of completed design work, patents, exhibitions, presentations, publication, and juried recognition at the regional, national and international level.
• Evidence of service to the field in terms of memberships on committees or boards of professional organizations and other contributions to the field.

Required Work Experience Evidence of recent successful professional practice in digital art and or design

Required Licenses and Certifications

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered Terminal graduate degree in content area being taught or a related content area being taught.
Proficiency in Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Illustrator and InDesign with an ability to print and work with Graphic Drawing Tablets
One year or more of teaching experience.

Posting Details

Posting Date 05/16/2017

Closing Date

Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled Yes

Initial Application Review Date 06/12/2017

Internal/External Posting External

Special Instructions to Applicants Transcript 1(Required): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of applicable degree as described in Required Education section. Transcripts must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
OTHER 1 Required Document: Portfolio of 10-20 pieces of professional work
OTHER 2 Optional Document: Portfolio of 10-20 pieces of student work

Duties
Duties

Duties Prepare syllabus and class according to college standards and distribute syllabi.
Teach appropriate course(s) as assigned.
Assess and evaluate student learning and provide formative feedback throughout the course.
Provide reasonable availability to students for consultation and assistance with respect to assigned course(s).
Evaluate student performance.

Essential/Marginal Essential

Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities
Responsibilities

Responsibilities Contribute to the college's continuous improvement.
Maintain effective communication with students and colleagues.
Work collaboratively with faculty, students and staff throughout the college.

Required Skills and Abilities

Required Skills and Abilities Knowledge of digital imaging process and industry standards
Proficiency in using Photoshop for character drawing and painting
Experience or ability to adapt to animation or storyboarding processes
Ability to engage in evidence-based assessment

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcript 1
4. Other 1

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