Faculty, Visual Arts : Graphic Design

Position Title :

Faculty, Visual Arts : Graphic Design

Job Description :

POSITION TITLE : Faculty, Visual Arts : Graphic Design

STATUS : Full time Tenure Track

DEPARTMENT : Fine Arts

DIVISION : Academic Affairs

CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

UNION : Faculty-AFT Local 604

REPORTS TO : Department Chair

PLACEMENT : Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.

HIRING RANGE : Base Compensation Hiring Range for 2025 / 2026 Academic Year : $61,912-$110,322 / annually (9 months).

Compensation placement based on education and related teaching / work experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA / EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communication. Fifteen credit hours a semester constitute a standard load. Course assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

The assignment includes teaching at least 3 of the following courses : Graphic Design, History of Graphic Design, Computer Art, Typography, and Digital Photography.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fifteen (15) contact hours per semester; thirty (30) contact hours per year of assigned classes in Graphic Design; five (5) office hours per week is required.

2. Work closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.

3. Participate in course development, assessment, accreditation, and planning activities.

4. Teach online and / or blended courses if / when needed.

5. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.

6. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.

7. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.

8. Teach at other campus sites as needed.

9. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

10. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the subject matter necessary to teach the assigned course load and keep informed of developments in related areas.

11. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and community needs.

12. Implement a teaching style and utilize instructional technologies that will best meet student needs and accomplish the objectives of the Graphic Design Program.

13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and Academic Dean.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in the field and / or a combination of education, training and tested experience, and minimum 2,000 hours of work experience.

2. Two (2) years of experience teaching Graphic Design in the last 5 years at community college.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of technologies, platforms and delivery systems as they relate to current practices in graphic and communication design.

4. Expertise in the Macintosh and Windows platforms using Adobe Creative Suite Software and Corel Painter Software required.

5. Two (2) years of teaching at the college level.

6. 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.

7. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s in Art, with demonstrated expertise in graphic design or M.F.A. in Graphic Design or related visual arts field.

2. Expertise in user-experience design.

3. Three (3) years of professional experience as a working graphic designer.

4. Community college level experience preferred.

5. Strong written and oral communication skills.

6. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.

7. Experience in teaching online and / or using course management programs.

8. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.

9. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.

10. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

APPLICATION MATERIALS :

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Unofficial Transcripts

4. List of References – 3 (Name, title, address, email, and phone number)

5. Online Portfolio (10 works and 10 examples of student work)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Normal classroom physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual classroom and computer lab environment.

BENEFITS

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Full Time / Part Time :

Full time Union (If Applicable) :

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