Position Details
Position Information
| Job Title |
Graphic Design & Interactive Design Media Adjunct Faculty |
| Position Number |
XXXXX-XX |
| Department |
Art & Design - Rialto Theater, Joliet IL |
| Job Grade |
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| Notice of Nondiscrimination |
The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of misconduct. For a complete copy of USF's Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees and Third Parties or for more information, please go to https://www.stfrancis.edu/titleix/ or contact the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@stfrancis.edu. |
| Position Summary |
The Department of Art & Design seeks graphic design and interactive media faculty to teach courses ranging from foundation to advance design (e.g., typography, publication design, 3D Modeling, UI/UX) for fall 2024 in our international program in southwestern China. The instructor is hired to teach one or two courses for which he/she/they are qualified to teach. The instructor will provide quality instruction for the assigned courses and work with full-time faculty and translators in assessing students and following all course guidelines. The instructor reports to the Program Director. The courses are in-person in China and online from the US as part of our international program. The position is subject to all terms and provisions of the University of St. Francis adjunct faculty contract. The University of St. Francis is a welcoming community of learners committed to enhancing diversity and equity. |
| Essential Duties & Responsibilities |
- Teach classes in the appropriate instructional areas.
- Participate in annual student and chair/coordinator evaluations.
- Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments, and other established processes.
- Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff.
- Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations.
- Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the university always.
- Meet all contractual obligations as spelled out in the University of St. Francis adjunct faculty contract.
- Perform any additional related duties as assigned by the Art & Design Department Chair.
- Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
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| Minimum Requirements |
- Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, Interactive Design Media, and/or a combination of education, training, and tested experience.
- Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction including the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, Adobe XD, Premier, After Effects, Maya, Blender, AI Generators, and UI/UX applications.
- Teaching experience at the collegiate level.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.
- Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
- Demonstrated commitment to the university's core Franciscan values.
- Part-time
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| Preferred Requirements |
- Master's Degree in Art, Art History, or Master of Fine Arts (MFA).
- Experience using course management programs (e.g., Canvas).
- Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
- Demonstrated multicultural competence.
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| Hours/Shift/Work Schedule |
Adjunct faculty is willing to teach in-person at the Sichuan University of Science and Engineering (
SUSE) in China and/or online from the US. |
| Physical Requirements of Position |
Work is performed in classroom settings with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
FP0693-16 |
| Open Date |
06/17/2024 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
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University of St. Francis
Dec 02, 2024