Part-Time Faculty - Graphic Design
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should submit:
1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume
3. Transcripts of all post-secondary academic work
4. A list of three professional references in industry or academia with contact information (including email and phone number).
5. Examples of student work (attach link to file attachment section)
6. Examples of professional work (portfolio) (attach link to file attachment section)
1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume
3. Transcripts of all post-secondary academic work
4. A list of three professional references in industry or academia with contact information (including email and phone number).
5. Examples of student work (attach link to file attachment section)
6. Examples of professional work (portfolio) (attach link to file attachment section)
7. Finalists will be asked to do a teaching demonstration of approximately 15 minutes.
Additional Requests:
It is imperative that a PDF of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts be attached to this application. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for the purpose of this application. Candidate selected will be immediately required to present official transcript(s) at the time of hiring.
Thank you.
It is imperative that a PDF of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts be attached to this application. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for the purpose of this application. Candidate selected will be immediately required to present official transcript(s) at the time of hiring.
Thank you.
Posting Details
VEVRRA Federal Contractor – Priority referral protected veterans requested.
Position Information
| Requisition Number | 2024022F |
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| Position Title | Part-Time Faculty - Graphic Design |
| Salary Range | Per part-time faculty salary schedule |
| DBM Rating | N/A |
| Job Type | Part Time |
| Job Category | Faculty |
| Anticipated Start Date | 08/14/2024 |
| Campus | Bryan, Brenham |
| Application Deadline | |
| Extended Open Deadline | |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Security Sensitive? | Yes |
| Work Hours | as needed for class demand |
Position Summary Information
| Objective | Perform part-time operations of the instructional program. Faculty members at Blinn College are unranked and have the common title of Instructor. |
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| Essential Duties | • Provide instruction for graphic design, photography or any classes for which the faculty member is assigned and credentialed with the Digital Arts programs in AKA. • Assist with Digital Arts Program Coordinator duties should the need arise. • Teach at a variety of times and locations as per Department needs. • Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence. • Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication. • Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution. • Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources. • Advise students in academic matters. • Evaluate students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner. • Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives. • Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, Curriculum Resource Team and Advisory Committees regarding curriculum. • Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community. • Submit, in a timely manner, college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments. • Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities. • Possess a passion for teaching community college students. • Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally. • Attend college orientation and required institutional meetings. • Responsible for other related duties as assigned. • Serve on division and/or college committees. • Assist in digital arts and applied art programs growth by attending recruiting events on behalf of the department. • Assist Program Coordinator’s applied arts programs in all areas of program maintenance and development. • Develop, facilitate and maintain industry/internship connections for applied arts and digital arts programs for student success. |
| Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Associates degree or higher in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, Game Art, 2D/3D digital media or closely related field and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field OR Bachelor’s degree or higher in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, or closely related field. Required at interview: art & professional work portfolio in Graphic Design or similar applied arts, sample curricular lesson plan and a brief simulated course lecture of ~10 minutes. |
| Preferred Experience and Training | 1. 3 or more years of work experience in digital art creation either in commercial art or entertainment industries. 2. College level teaching experience desirable. 3. Experience with teaching online courses. 4. Strong visual art studio background at the undergraduate level. 5. Knowledge of on-line instructional design and Service Learning. 6. Sample of past student work (as instructor) desirable. 7. Sample of professional work desirable – portfolio or demo reel. |
| Physical Requirements | 1. Participate in build up and tear down of art exhibitions 2. Studio setup for instruction |
| Required Degree, License or Certifications | Associates degree or higher in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, Game Art, 2D/3D digital media or closely related field |
| Special Notes To Applicants | Applicants should submit: 1. Cover Letter 2. Current resume 3. Transcripts of all post-secondary academic work 4. A list of three professional references in industry or academia with contact information (including email and phone number). 5. Examples of student work (attach link to file attachment section) 6. Examples of professional work (portfolio) (attach link to file attachment section) 7. Finalists will be asked to do a teaching demonstration of approximately 15 minutes. Additional Requests: It is imperative that a PDF of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts be attached to this application. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for the purpose of this application. Candidate selected will be immediately required to present official transcript(s) at the time of hiring. Thank you. |
| Credentials | The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf
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| Quick Link | https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11874 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have an Associate's degree in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, or closely related field, and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field OR a Bachelor's degree or higher in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, or closely related field.
- Yes - Associate's degree in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, or closely related field, and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.
- Yes - Bachelor's degree or higher in Art, Commercial Art, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Instructional Media, Visual Communication, or closely related field.
- Yes on both.
- No on both.
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Do you have a Master's degree in digital art, graphic art, visualization or another digital area with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching field(s)?
- Yes
- No
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The criteria for accreditation adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) require that all faculty have "at least 18 graduate hours in their teaching field(s) and hold a Masters degree or higher. Please list the graduate course title and course number that make up your 18 graduate hours in your teaching field. (Education courses do not satisfy this requirement.).
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have any college teaching experience?
- No
- Yes, Less than 1 year
- Yes, 1 - 2 years
- Yes, 3 - 4 years
- Yes 5 or more years
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Do you have any online/blended teaching experience?
- No
- Yes- less than 1 year
- Yes- 1-2 years
- Yes- 3-4 years
- Yes- 5 or more years
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What experience do you have in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Photography, Video or other digital media?
(Open Ended Question)
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How does teaching match your career goals?
(Open Ended Question)
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What is your teaching philosophy?
(Open Ended Question)
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Please provide information on your experience in resolving faculty-students conflicts.
(Open Ended Question)
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Are you legally eligible for employment in the U.S.?
- Yes
- No
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Advertisement (specify in next question below)
- Blinn Website
- Blinn Employee
- Internet Site (specify in next question below)
- Indeed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges
- Other (specify in next question below)
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If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.
(Open Ended Question)
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Please choose all that apply below.
If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section.
For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf)
- Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability.
- Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried.
- Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty.
- Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty.
- Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine.
- Yes, I am claiming military employment preference.
- No, to all the above.
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To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status.
- Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship
- No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa
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If selected for the position, I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Division Dean original, official documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment.
- Yes
- No
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Are you currently teaching for another higher education institution? If so, please list the institutions in which you are currently employed.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Other Transcripts 1
- Portfolio/Work Sample
- Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2
- Other Document 1
- DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference)
- DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)