Faculty, Visual Arts Graphic Design at Joliet Junior College

Position Title:Faculty Visual Arts: Graphic DesignJob Description:POSITION TITLE:Faculty Visual Arts: Graphic DesignSTATUS:Full time Tenure TrackDEPARTMENT: Fine ArtsDIVISION: Academic AffairsCLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNION: Faculty-AFT Local 604REPORTS TO: Department ChairPLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications. HIRING RANGE: Base Compensation Hiring Range for 2025/2026 Academic Year: $61912-$110322/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 SUMMARYAdapt 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 (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. closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements curriculum and academic support. in course development assessment accreditation and planning activities. online and/or blended courses if/when needed. in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees. a strong commitment to teaching and learning. strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission. at other campus sites as needed. other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College faculty contract. a thorough knowledge of the subject matter necessary to teach the assigned course load and keep informed of developments in related areas. with colleagues to address teaching and community needs. a teaching style and utilize instructional technologies that will best meet student needs and accomplish the objectives of the Graphic Design Program. other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and Academic Dean.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS degree in the field and/or a combination of education training and tested experience and minimum 2000 hours of work experience. (2) years of experience teaching Graphic Design in the last 5 years at community college. knowledge of technologies platforms and delivery systems as they relate to current practices in graphic and communication design. in the Macintosh and Windows platforms using Adobe Creative Suite Software and Corel Painter Software required. (2) years of teaching at the college level. 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. commitment to the colleges core values of respect and inclusion sustainability integrity collaboration humor and well-being innovation and quality.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS in Art with demonstrated expertise in graphic design or M.F.A. in Graphic Design or related visual arts field. in user-experience design. (3) years of professional experience as a working graphic designer. college level experience preferred. written and oral communication skills. with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds. in teaching online and/or using course management programs. in course development and assessment planning quality and accreditation processes and committee service. and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency. multicultural competence.APPLICATION MATERIALS: Letter Transcripts of References 3 (Name title address email and phone number) Portfolio (10 works and 10 examples of student work)PHYSICAL DEMANDS classroom physical demands.WORKING CONDITIONS are performed indoors in the usual classroom and computer lab environment.BENEFITSClick on the link for information about JJCs Benefits: Faculty-AFT Local 604Full Time/Part Time:Full timeUnion (If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:40 Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Creative Arts,Digital Art,Experience with Children,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1