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Job Title Graphic Design - Adjunct Professor Health & Welfare Benefits Not Applicable THIS IS A TEMPORARY , HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS .
This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.
Adjunct professors teach one or more graphic design courses that include the fundamentals of graphic design, print design, vector design and illustration, typography, web design, advanced image compositing, UI/UX design, corporate identity and branding, motion graphics, portfolio. Minimum Required Qualifications A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:
1. Any Bachelors degree and two (2) full-time equivalent years of professional experience directly related to the faculty members teaching assignment; **OR**
2. Any Associates degree and six (6) full-time equivalent years of professional experience directly related to the faculty members teaching assignment; **OR** 3. The equivalent (if requesting an equivalency, please answer the supplemental questions included in the application); **OR** 4. California Community College credential, Valid for Life (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code 87355. (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.)
**AND**
B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students. Preferred Qualifications 1. Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing.
2. MFA in Graphic Design or Visual Communications from a regionally accredited institution.
3. Professional experience working as a graphic designer, senior graphic designer, art director, or creative director.
4. Strong understanding of the principles and elements of design.
5. Strong understanding of the creative process and process work.
6. Professional, contemporary portfolio.
7. Creative, energetic, and great communicator.
8. Expertise in one or more of the following (relevant to courses taught): Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premier Pro, Dreamweaver, Procreate, HTML , CSS , JavaScript, and social media marketing.
9. Experience designing and illustrating using iPads and Apple Pencils.
10. Experience teaching post-secondary level commercial art courses.
11. Online (asynchronous) teaching experience. License(s) & Other Requirements Major Duties & Responsibilities The Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design will:
1. Be assigned classes they are qualified for. Most applicants will not be qualified to teach all the courses in the program.
2. Teach one ore more of the following courses:
* ARTC 100 Fundamentals of Graphic Design
* ARTC 120 Print Design and Advertising
* ARTC 140 Vector Design and Illustration
* ARTC 160 Typography
* ARTC 200 Web Design
* ARTC 210 Corporate Identity and Branding
* ARTC 220 Creative Design and Compositing
* ARTC 230 Web Design II
* ARTC 272 Motion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects
* ARTC 290 Portfolio
Equivalencies Candidates not holding the stated required qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency will need to answer the equivalency questions included in the application. Application Procedure Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at to be considered for this position:
1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed rsum that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. If applicable, College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
5. Two (2) letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position. Selection Procedure A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities and other job-related criteria as listed in the job posting. Interviews may include a writing sample, presentation, teaching demonstration and/or performance test. Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.
Notice to all prospective employees The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.
As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: .
The person holding this position is considered a Responsible Employee under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking. * Please provide a brief statement discussing the kinds of contributions you plan to make at Mt. San Antonio College and what you consider to be the most important qualifications that would especially qualify you to fulfill the responsibilities of this position. Also include specific qualifications that enable you to work with culturally diverse individuals, minority groups, and multi-ethnic programs. (Open Ended Question)
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Transcripts to Meet Required Qualifications