Adjunct - 2D Design

Job Goal

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,304 per credit hour, subject to increase after July 1, 2026 and each class is 3 credits.

General Job Summary

Kirkwood Community College seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Adjunct Instructor in 2D Design for Fall 2026. Courses of instruction would either meet Tues and Thurs 9:05am-11:05am, or Monday and Wednesday 2:30pm – 4:30pm on the main campus in Cedar Rapids. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge base in the Art discipline in two-dimensional media, and an understanding of the elements and principles of two-dimensional design and its processes using tools that are both digital and non-digital. Teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Primary duties will include instructing students in courses and communicating with department staff, students, and other faculty. Adjunct faculty play a vital role in instruction.

Adjunct instructors are responsible for coordinating, planning, preparing, presenting, and evaluating classroom instruction and related activities. Adjunct faculty bring a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences which foster growth in the subject matter and enrich student learning. Adjunct faculty must evaluate, record, and report student achievement and progress in assigned courses in accordance with department, division, and college policies and procedures. Must be able to design and participate in assessing student learning projects within the discipline, the department, and the college.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

Universal Core Competencies

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct students as it relates to foundational concepts in design and composition.
• Instruct students to work with collage, drawing, painting, and digital images through Photoshop.
• Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.
• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty regularly.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Activities With/Without Reasonable Accommodation

Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a master’s degree with 18 Graduate hours in the Art discipline.
• Experience teaching 2D Design or related courses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

• Experience teaching at the college level.
• MFA in Art discipline.

EEO/AA STATEMENT:It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,View phone number on jobradars.com,***email_hidden***, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone:(303) 844-5695FAX: View phone number on jobradars.com, TDD View phone number on jobradars.com Email:View email address on jobradars.com.

Why Kirkwood

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.