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Full-time Graphic Design Instructor
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Position Number: 5248727
Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Full-time Graphic Design Instructor

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Job Posting Date:
May 9, 2024

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:
$62,000 - $82,000

Department:
School of Business and Applied Arts

Job Description:

The School of Business and Applied Arts at Madison College invites applications for the position for a limited-term, Full-time Graphic Design Instructor. Madison College is a comprehensive, open-access institution providing a high-quality education to a diverse population, including first-generation college students. We are seeking motivated and engaged candidates who share a willingness to collaborate with other faculty members, staff, students, and the community at large. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the field and to teaching that will enable them to be a visionary and innovative member of the program.

This is a limited-term employment opportunity for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters only.

Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College-it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of June 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Our goal is to conduct first round virtual interviews the week of June 12th & 13th, 2024, second round in person interviews the week of June 19th & 20th 2024, and virtual final interviews the following week.

Expected Start date: August 12, 2024.

This position is responsible for instruction of Graphic Design and Web and Digital Media Design courses at the college level. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills in concepting, layout, design, color, typography, project management as proven by their provided portfolio. Expert knowledge of Adobe Create Cloud applications required. Professional use of Figma, User Experience, User Interface Design, and web production, including HTML and CSS strongly encouraged.

This position will teach a mix of courses each semester, including, but not limited to: Introduction to Design Software, Concept Development, Web Design, Design Fundamentals.

This position reports to the Dean of the School of Business and Applied Arts.

Faculty in the Graphic Design Program are expected to teach in a variety of formats (training provided as needed for non-traditional formats) which could include evenings.

Essential Duties:

-Facilitate student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to fit students' needs and support student engagement. Continually revise curriculum to improve student learning.

-Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught by the instructor.

-Contribute to student success and retention by advising students with course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.

-Serve as an advocate for students and engages in activities that help students achieve their goals such as writing letters of recommendations, and/or helping students link with internships, service learning, job shadowing and other forms of networking.

-Provide support to the program, the school, and the college by attending and engaging in events and meetings and participating fully within the team environment.

-Continually improve teaching through professional development activities and the integration of new techniques and technology. This includes the development and implementation of individualized professional development plan.

-Maintain a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Skilled in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.

-Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.

-Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge/experience with current educational methods/strategies such as learner-centered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation, collaborative techniques, and strategies aimed at closing the achievement gaps across race, gender, class, and disability.

- Desire and ability to teach courses at both the collegiate transfer and technical/occupational program levels.

-Ability to communicate complex and difficult concepts and ideas to students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparedness.

-Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, as well as incorporating appropriate use of new and emerging technologies into the learning environment.

-Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on course and program promotion, direction, and innovation.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate degree in Illustration, Graphic Design or UX/UI

AND

Work Experience: Five (5) years or 10,000 hours of professional experience (other than teaching) in illustration, Graphic Design, or related field. At least 1 year of occupational work experience (2,000 hours) must be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment (this can be waived if the instructor has at least 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience in the field within the previous 5 years)

AND

Experience with or willingness to learn different modes of instruction (online, hybrid, Classroom Live, and modes of the future).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES (Required):

A completed official Madison College online application
A cover letter
A current resume or CV
Unofficial transcripts
A link to your portfolio (preferred) or attach 5-7 design samples of design work as they will be reviewed as part of the screening process.

*Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Note: Candidates will be required to present a teaching demonstration and provide related curriculum materials for the screening committee. Your official degree transcripts will be required if hired.

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.

Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

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