Adjunct Pool Graphic Design Instructor

Job Description Muskegon Community College, an associate degree‑granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides a person the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. We are seeking qualified candidates for Adjunct Instructors. Adjunct Instructor Pools The Adjunct Instructor Pools are for applicants who are interested in teaching in the future as an (part‑time) adjunct instructor for one of our departments. The Instructor Pools are always open for applications. However, this does not mean that we have an immediate opening in the division. The Adjunct Instructor Pools function as a way for department chairs to view applicant materials in advance of a need, and determine if the applicant will be approved or not approved to be added to their pool of eligible applicants. Should a part‑time instructional need arise in a given department, the department chair will look first at the approved applicants to see if anyone matches our needs, in which case they may make contact to schedule an interview. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WHEN APPLYING. Required Skills Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design Teaching experience or work experience in the Graphics Industry Implementation and interpretation of quality control standards, devices, and results Prefer teaching experience at the college level Demonstrated ability to work with various populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures Experience within instructional technology preferred Responsibilities Teach assigned courses which may include day, night, and at the main campus and extension centers. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time. Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximizes documented student learning. Expert level knowledge of current Creative Cloud programs—specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Prepare, submit, and maintain reports related to student learning. Grade assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, return graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assign final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion. Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment. Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then review after summary information available to assist in increasing student success. Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training or hour. Perform other duties as assigned. Mental Demands Detailed work Student contact Deadline oriented Problem situations Multiple priorities & demands Emergency situations Confidentiality Continual interruptions Working alone Faculty contact Working with others Physical Demands Sitting Carrying (up to 25 lbs.) Talking or hearing Speak in English via phone or in person Close, distance, peripheral, and color vision along with depth perception Ability to adjust and focus Work Environment Normal office environment with little, if any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required. Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non‑weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels. Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office. Job Location: Muskegon, Michigan, United States Position Type: Part‑Time #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.