Graphic Design Lecturer-Part-Time Faculty (Academic Year 2024-2025)

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX, USA

Published: 6/14/2024

Faculty

Part Time

Graphic Design Lecturer-Part-Time Faculty (Academic Year 2024-2025)

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The School of Media and Design is seeking part-time faculty candidates for Graphic Design Lecturer. This position will teach undergraduate courses in the Graphic Design BFA program. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed.

Essential Functions
Basic instructional duties:

Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
Prepare timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
Adhere to UIW policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
Be available outside of class to help students learn and to answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong background in graphic design foundations and typography;
Knowledge of basic design principles as applied to communication design and industry standard software;
Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate instructional technology into teaching;
Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
Ability to actively engage students in the learning process;
Ability to work collegially and productively within the university community;
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
BFA or BA in Graphic Design or Communication Design.

Required Work Experience
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working within the field of Graphic Design.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior higher education level teaching experience in Graphic Design.
MFA or MA in Graphic Design or in a related field.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None specified.

Work Hours
Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands
Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN801PO
Job Type: Part Time
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date: 08/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Dean of the School of Media and Design, Graphic Design Program Coordinator
Salary: $4,000 for lecture courses, $5,000 for studio courses
Open Date: 01/29/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/24511

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).