Adjunct Faculty, Digital Design I (On Campus)

RMCAD - Lakewood, CO

Part-time - Entry Level

Lakewood, CO

Educational Services

About the position

Rocky Mountain College of Art +Design is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Fashion Design 2411, Digital Design, on campus. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Illustrator, and CLO3D. Course description of FS 2411 may be found in the RMCAD Catalog found here: https://catalog.rmcad.edu/content.php?catoid=16&navoid=4076.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and Instructional Activities: the practice and art of teaching, including evaluation by students, supervisor(s), and self.
• Facilitate meaningful learning of curriculum courses competencies and proactively support all facets of the learning environment.
• Encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, and ethics.
• Delivers instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes for student success.
• Record class attendance in Faculty Portal and submit midterm/final grades by the due date specified.
• Hold regular, weekly office hours.
• Provide timely and periodic feedback to students on assignments and participation.
• Attend required training sessions and departmental meetings.
• Execute assessment practices when necessary.

Requirements

• Must reside in the Greater Denver area and be willing to commute to campus.
• Candidates must have a MFA with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the posted field or a related discipline.
• Professional practice in the area of Apparel/Fashion Design and/or Product Development holds significant value.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of CLO3D is required.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level is preferred.
• Successfully complete and pass the online Faculty Certification Course, a two-week faculty online orientation and certification class administered through RMCAD's Learning Management System.
• Official transcripts must be received before invitations to teach courses will be offered.
• Familiarity with educational technology and teaching strategies is required.
• Strong written, oral, and online communication skills are required.
• Experience in fashion design, croquis illustration, presentation boards, line sheets, technical drawing, and collaging.

Benefits

• Salary: $3,340 per class, per term