<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Graphic Design program at Curry College is actively seeking to expand our adjunct faculty pool. We are in search of talented individuals who possess a high level of proficiency in various aspects of graphic design, including the Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, HTML, CSS for Web Design, Motion Graphics, Wacom Tablets, and large format printers.</p> <p>As an adjunct faculty member, you will play a crucial role in enriching the learning experience of our students and contributing to the overall growth of the Graphic Design program. Your expertise and passion for design will be instrumental in inspiring and guiding aspiring designers as they develop their skills and creativity.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Delivering engaging and effective instructional sessions that cover essential topics in graphic design, including Adobe Creative Suite applications, Typography, Design Principles, Web Design using HTML and CSS, Motion Graphics, and utilizing Wacom Tablets and large format printers; </li><li>Facilitating hands-on practical exercises and projects to help students apply theoretical concepts and acquire real-world design experience; </li><li>Providing constructive feedback and guidance on students' work to foster their artistic development and proficiency; </li><li>Contributing to the ongoing curriculum development and enhancement of the Graphic Design program, incorporating industry trends and best practices to ensure relevance and competitiveness; </li><li>Collaborating with fellow faculty members to exchange ideas and collectively enhance the learning environment; </li><li>Staying up-to-date with advancements in graphic design tools, technologies, and industry standards to continuously improve your own expertise and share relevant knowledge with students. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>MFA, Visual Communication, or a related field. </li><li>Demonstrated expertise in utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Design Principles, HTML, CSS for Web Design, Motion Graphics, Wacom Tablets, and large format printers. </li><li>Prior teaching experience at the college level. </li><li>Prior experience working with Canvas </li><li>A passion for mentoring and guiding emerging designers, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Flexibility in adapting teaching methodologies to cater to diverse learning styles and levels of proficiency among students. </li><li>Dedication to promoting creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills within the design discipline. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.</p> <p>At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.</p> <p>Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.</p> <p>Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination</p> <p>Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.</p> <p>The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at</p> <p>https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf</p> <p>The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at</p> <p>https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf</p> <p>Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:</p> <p>Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance: Office 122, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333-2212, ann.coyne@curry.edu.</p> <p>Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: 617-289-0111, FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:</p> <ul> <li>a curriculum vitae; </li><li>cover letter; </li><li>a statement of your teaching philosophy; </li><li>a statement of contributions to diversity (statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service); </li><li>a copy of your unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment); and </li><li>a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles. </li></ul>