<p>About American International College:</p> <p>American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 88+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has approximately 2200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy.</p> <p>AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>The School of Business, Arts, and Sciences, Division of Arts, Media and Design (AMD) seeks qualified individuals to teach courses supporting the Graphic Arts and Design major and minor, as well as other courses supporting AMD programs. The qualified applicant will have proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools.</p> <ul> <li>Teach 30 credit hours per academic year (generally 15 credits hours per academic semester) as assigned by the Dean, and maintain a minimum of four scheduled office hours weekly. </li><li>Participate in course and curriculum development, and in the ongoing design and continuous implementation of assessment of student learning outcomes and academic programs. </li><li>Engage in professional development appropriate to one's discipline, teaching responsibilities, and other academic responsibilities. </li><li>Assist with the recruitment, retention, and mentorship of students. Engage and interact with students in positive ways, such as by guiding student research projects, by serving as the advisor to student clubs and organizations, or by mentoring students in other scholarly activities. </li><li>Be involved in the campus community through service on Faculty committees, and attendance at and/or participation in Academic Affairs, School, Faculty, and divisional meetings, and other institutional events. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Graphic Design or related field. </li><li>2-5 years experience in Graphic Arts and Design or related field. </li><li>Strong commitment to high-quality instruction in a diverse, student-centered environment and the ability to work with students with various learning styles and backgrounds </li><li>Enthusiastic, committed teacher-scholar with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship with a demonstrated commitment to the implementation of innovative teaching strategies. </li><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas or other web-based learning platform, and the instructional use of technology to teach traditional, hybrid or on-line courses, as needed. </li><li>Ability to work collegially and professionally as part of a team. </li><li>Expertise that complements and expands that of the department </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.</p> <p>AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents with the online application.</p> <ul> <li>Brief cover letter </li><li>Current resume </li><li>Contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor) </li></ul> <p>Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.</p>