Adjunct Faculty, Illustration (On Campus)
RMCAD - Lakewood, CO
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About the position
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design seeks qualified applicants to teach courses in the Illustration department on our Lakewood Campus (in person). Ideal candidates are those who demonstrate expertise in the following areas: Digital Painting, Typography, Concept Art I & II, Figure Drawing, Figure Painting, Knowledge of Human Anatomy, Still Life, Painting in Oil and/or Acrylic, and/or Character Design. The Illustration program emphasizes the following: Fundamental drawing mastery that combines observation and imagination to construct expressive images; High-level technical mastery of a range of media through experimentation & practice; Exceptional understanding and usage of visual language and compositional theory to compose dynamic illustrations; Highly effective communication and innovative storytelling; Development of unique visual style and a high standard of professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Teaching and Instructional Activities: the practice and art of teaching, including evaluation by students, supervisor(s), and self.
- Facilitate meaningful learning of curriculum course, and 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
- MFA and substantial professional experience in the design industry.
- Must reside in the greater Denver area or be willing to relocate.
- Must be willing to teach on our Lakewood, CO campus.
- Minimum of two years teaching experience.
- College-level teaching experience.
- ONLINE teaching experience.
- Successfully complete an online Faculty Certification Course, a two-week faculty online orientation and certification class administered through RMCAD's Learning Management System.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in the following areas: Illustration, Sequential Art, Digital Illustration, Landscape Painting, Digital Landscape and Painting.
Benefits
- Salary: $2440 (lecture)-$3340 (studio) per class, per term.
