Adjunct - FY25 Graphic Design Instructor

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PART-TIME POSITION

ADJUNCT FY25 - GRAPHIC DESIGN INSTRUCTOR

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

INTRODUCTION:

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associates' degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu.

POSITION

The LACCD is accepting applications for Adjunct Graphic Design positions at our colleges for the 2024 2025 Academic School Year. The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants so that when there is an actual opening at a one of our colleges, the college can then begin their review process by reviewing those applicants.

The LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students. Successful candidates will collaborate, communicate and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty and administrators. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.

During completion of the adjunct application, applicants will have the opportunity to indicate which of LACCD's colleges are of interest for employment. Qualified applicants may be offered an interview with Graphic Design members at one or more of LACCD's 9 colleges. For college locations, please visit the Our Colleges page at http://laccd.edu/About/Pages/Our-Colleges.aspx. Final determination of part-time Law Instructor assignments are contingent upon enrollment, funding and class availability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning, developing, and implementing course curricula, as well as updating course materials and the course outlines of record;

Contributing to the development and assessment of student learning outcomes;

Completing and submitting required documents in a timely manner;

Participating in mandated projects, such as Program Review;

Participating in department and campus committees and activities;

Performing other academic duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements below as described in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in the California Community Colleges Handbook for teaching a Graphic Design course:

Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR

Associate's degree and six years of professional experience.

AND a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION:

Health: A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant's expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

An earned master's degree or higher in Graphic Design and/or a Studio Art discipline.

Experience in art-oriented motion graphics, web design and animation, for internet and game design.

Commitment to maintaining a current knowledge of recent developments in Graphic Design.

Experience teaching Graphic Design in a community college or other college setting.

Demonstration of professional activity through exhibitions, presentations, publications or other digital media applications.

Experience or interest in web enhancing and/or teaching online courses and ability to use technology.

Commitment to execute extracurricular responsibilities within the department and college.

Ability to set specific learning outcomes and objectives and measure achieved results.

Success at initiating, executing and following-up of projects in a timely manner.

Commitment to a career in a diverse, student-centered department and college.

Knowledge of equity-centered educational research on best practices to support the success of Latinx, Black, Indigenous, and other students of color.

Ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students, including those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Experience with best practices in tutoring and teaching related to student success and equity.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various academic departments and service areas at the college.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION

The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $85.09 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $19.91 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.

FILING AN APPLICATION:

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software by creating an applicant's profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application.

All interested persons must submit:

1. A current resume

2. A cover letter, (no more than two pages), including a statement of teaching philosophy

3. Portfolio of ten images of your work and ten images of your students' work. (PDF or hyperlinks are acceptable)

4. Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial copies are acceptable for application. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation at the time of application.) You may obtain a listing of approved agencies at The Commission on Teacher Credentialing website

5. Three recent signed letters of recommendation (including phone/email contact information).

6. Verification of Experience: Uploaded as an Other Document'-Letter on company letterhead stationery indicating:

Dates of employment

Position title

State if experience was full or part-time (if part-time, please indicate the weekly percentage or hours worked)

Name and contact information for employer's agent authorized to provide employment verification

All required documentation must be filed electronically no faxed, emailed, or mailed items will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. All application materials will be screened and a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in interviews.

Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.

For additional information, please contact AcademicJobs@email.laccd.edu.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit LACCD's ADA Compliance website.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status (LACCD Board Rule 101301 and Title IX, Section 504 - Employer). Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff, or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures.

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=1827

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Adjunct - FY25 Graphic Design Instructor

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