"Adjunct Instructor of Visual Communication"

Job Details

Responsibilities

The Adjunct Instructor of Visual Communication is responsible for teaching courses in visual communications, including digital media production, graphic design and social media in the Department of Rhetoric & Communication Studies. The candidate will employ innovative modalities for delivering course content. The Adjunct Instructor of Visual Communication is expected to maintain current knowledge and skills related to the fields of visual communication to update and enrich the Department curriculum. The Adjunct Instructor of Visual Communication will represent the University and the Department of Rhetoric & Communication Studies in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other stakeholders. Teaching assignments available each semester on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

Master of Arts or Master of Fine Arts degree in visual arts, media arts communication or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Three (3) years of related research and work experience required; portfolio of efforts as a working professional and/or practicing artist requested. Expertise in applicable, industry-standard computer software and digital design tools. Preferred collegiate teaching experience. Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner. Excellent communication skills required for working with diverse groups. Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail. Commitment to the role of communications in a liberal arts setting. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Supplemental Information

Files to be submitted are 1) Letter of Application; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy; 4) Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts will be required of all/finalists); 5) Official JCSU Application. Three signed Letters of Recommendation on letterhead from individuals familiar with the candidate's teaching abilities are also required and should be scanned directly to mwrhee@jcsu.edu by the person making the recommendation.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Company

Johnson C. Smith University, a 155-year-old historically black liberal arts college dedicated to serving a diverse student body, is located in Charlotte, NC. The University has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, serving 1400 students in undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and adult programs. Johnson C. Smith University continues to gain a strong national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology. For more information, please visit http://www.jcsu.edu.

Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring. Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Johnson C. Smith University.