Adjunct Faculty in Illustration

DePaul University

Adjunct Faculty in Illustration

Part-time Faculty Positions

DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.

Posting Details

Job ID: 48757

College/School: Chicago, IL - Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media

Position Description:

DePaul's Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media (CDM) is located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, the central business district of Chicago. Our students represent many different experiences, perspectives, and cultures, and the university strives to recruit and sustain a faculty community where all backgrounds are valued and supported. Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter, and the college will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed, however the college does its best to give ample notice about available courses. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.

The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs including Film and Television, Animation, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Screenwriting on the Loop campus and at DePaul Cinespace Studios. Find out more about SCA at https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/academics/Pages/School-of-Cinematic-Arts.aspx.

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements include a master's degree in the discipline, or 18 semester/27 quarter hours of graduate work in the discipline, or an undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years demonstrated relevant professional experience. Exceptions may be considered with approval of the dean.

Application Instructions:

DePaul's Animation Program offers Illustration courses that include making comics, history of comics, concept art, storyboarding, practical perspective, technical rendering, observational drawing, and color theory. Our comics facilities include a Risograph EZ590. Illustration courses are affiliated with the Storyboarding and Character Design concentration within DePaul's nationally ranked Animation Program in the School of Cinematic Arts. Our full-time faculty includes cartoonists Amy Lockhart, Jacob Ciocci, and Scott Roberts. To learn more about DePaul Animation check out our Animation Zine https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/AnimationZine.

Salary Information: The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,800 and $6,100 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents
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