Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Nossi College of Art and Design is searching for a Graphic Design Instructor for the following subject matter areas:
- Typography
- Packaging Design
- Motion Graphics.
Must have at least a bachelors degree in graphic design or related field. Must show at least five years of professional experience, and at least one year of teaching experience. Graduate degrees highly preferred.
Must present an up-to-date resume and at least five examples of recent work. Must have a solid understanding of the Fundamentals of Graphic Design.
Must be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and an expert in at least two of the following: Typography, Page Layout, Packaging Design, Publication Design, Business of Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, and UI/UX Prototyping.
Courses meet once a week and are offered at 8-12pm, 1-5pm, and 6-10pm.
- This is a campus-based position in Nashville, TN.
POSITION CONCEPT:
The Instructor/Faculty is the main-stay of the academic program and is a master teacher in their subject area. The Instructor must be an effective classroom manager. Each Instructor must be adaptable to a variety of situations and have the ability to relate well to students, other faculty members and the administration of the College.
The Instructor must also believe in and follow the philosophy of the College and agree to support College policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
At a minimum, the Graphic Design faculty will have:
1. A Bachelor's degree, Graduate Degree preferred.
2. Thorough knowledge of the subject matter.
3. Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and inspire learners.
4. At least five years professional experience working in the field that is being taught.
5. Must present an up-to-date resume with at least five examples of recent work.
6. Must know Adobe Creative Suite and Graphic Design Fundamentals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teach students according to approved syllabus. Changes may be made to the syllabus upon approval of the department Coordinator, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and President.
2. Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
3. During the first class meeting, inform students of all course requirements, all materials that will be needed, all classroom policies including absences and tardies, all grading procedures, all project requirements, etc.
4. Take and record attendance for each class meeting separate from the students attendance sheets. Maintain all class records.
5. Monitor and chart each students progress through observation, reinforcement, remediation, tutoring and review.
6. Assist students progress by way of weekly quizzes, mid-term and final exams and by maintaining a current record of all grades including projects and presentations.
7. Counsel and advise students. Motivate students to do their best work.
8. Report all students with personal or psychological problems that may hinder academic performance or may result in potential harm to himself or others to the Student Services Director and College leadership.
9. Ensure student grading is completed on time and entered into the grade book consistently.
10. Notify every student, in writing, of their mid-term grade.
11. Make sure that classrooms are in good order at the end of each class.
12. Instructors must provide 3 hours of learning opportunity for each class.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Professional: 5 years (Required)
- 1 Year of teaching (Preferred)
Work Location:
ON CAMPUS ONLY
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Madison, TN 37115: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Job Tags
Relocation, Monday to Friday, Shift work, 1 day per week,