Position Number K70003-17-6
Posting Number F0001888
Position Title Adjunct Faculty - Graphic Design
Number of Positions Available multiple
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), evaluation of student performance, submission of final grades on the FSU Banner system, and archiving of both course material and student work as requested by the program chair and/or the Dean of Academic Affairs.
The mission of the Graphic Design program of Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University ( KCAD ) is to graduate problem-solving, critical-thinking design innovators and creative communicators who are skilled in the latest technology, able to work collaboratively in a studio environment, and passionate about art, design, and contemporary culture.
Teaching assignments within the BFA Graphic Design Program include a series of introductory to intermediate design-related content and software/technology-based courses.
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 18 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 Minimum of five (5) years of professional-level practice in graphic design.
Proficiency in design-thinking, industry-standard software and processes, including but not limited to concepting, art direction, illustration/photographic software, typography, digital photography, etc.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered Prior teaching experience (adjunct or full-time).
Knowledge of design history, contemporary industry/technological trends, academic research.
Posting Details
Posting Date 10/25/2017
Closing Date
Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled Yes
Initial Application Review Date
Internal/External Posting External
Special Instructions to Applicants Transcript 1(Required): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of Master's degree. 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 [should include no less than 20 examples of professional or personal work, demonstrating particular skills as they pertain to the position posting] Portfolio attachment must be in pdf or available online via a provided link to your website. Helpful hints for presenting works in digital format are available on the CAA website: http://www.collegeart.org/standards-and-guidelines/guidelines/digital-format
Duties
Duties
Duties Prepare and distribute syllabi and class materials according to college standards.
Teach appropriate course as assigned.
Assess and evaluate student learning and provide formative feedback throughout the duration of the course.
Provide reasonable availability to students for consultation and assistance with respect to assigned course(s).
Evaluate student performance.
Submit midterm and final grades on the FSU Banner system.
Display and archive course material and student work as requested by program chair and/or the Dean of Academic Affairs.
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 Proficiency in Adobe CC 2017, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, as well as digital photography.
Working knowledge of typography and typesetting.
Ability to direct multiple student projects and engage in project-based assessment.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
- Other 1
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