Instructor of Graphic Design (Tenure Track) - Westchester Community College

About the position

The Art & Design Department seeks a highly motivated candidate with a commitment to foundation-level teaching in graphic design within a larger Art + Design program. A strong knowledge of curriculum development and assessment and an understanding of portfolio standards for students transferring to BFA programs is preferred. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in both classroom and online formats; teaching assignments will include Graphic Design 1, Digital Fundamentals, as well as design electives which may include courses such as Graphic Design 2, Typography, and Design and Illustration. The successful candidate will actively participate in the development of the Art & Design A.S. curriculum focused on preparing students for academic transfer into degree programs in art and design. In addition to teaching a full-time course load, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in curriculum development, coordinate staffing and assessment of design courses, and contribute to departmental and campus activities that support the college mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory courses in graphic design in both classroom and online formats.
• Develop and assess curriculum for the Art & Design A.S. program.
• Coordinate staffing and assessment of design courses.
• Participate in departmental and campus activities that support the college mission.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Art and/or Design.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience or comparable professional experience.
• Evidence of responsiveness to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of three years college-level teaching in Art and Design, ideally at the community college level.
• Background in graphic design.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Demonstrated skills in educational technologies such as BrightSpace (D2L) or other LMS.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan.
• Generous leave benefits.
• Access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.