PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR | Visual Communication and Graphic Design

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor, visual communication and graphic design for fall 2020.

This position will teach a full range of courses in visual communications and design for print, web and interactive media. The instructor will teach WEB classes and some print design classes; prepare and deliver learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes; evaluate and grade students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations; maintain and submit students attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines; be available to students; and attend periodic meetings with full-time instructor or dean relative to teaching duties, training and development

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching in a liberal arts college environment and be effective classroom facilitators who enjoy teaching in a culturally diverse, student-centered environment. To be considered for the adjunct faculty position, the candidate should hold a minimum of an MA in graphic design, be able to teach visual communication and graph design courses (web/print) and be proficient in industry standard design software. Teaching experience and a minimum of 2 years recent relevant professional work in a graphic design related field preferred. The candidate should have advanced communication (verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation) and organizational skills, as well as sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.  Professional graphic design portfolio with web and print design is also recommended. Adjunct faculty members will be expected to (1) use our course management system and any textbook-specific systems; (2) hold regular office hours; and (3) participate in one pre-semester meeting each semester. Teaching is assigned on an as-needed, semester-by-semester basis. Classes may be offered day, evening or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position. 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, diversity and inclusion statement and names and contact information for three references to:  academicaffairs@lec.eduacademicaffairs@lec.edu or Office of Academic Affairs, Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville, OH  44077. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment. Learn more at lec.edulec.edu. EOE