Adjunct Instructor - Art & Design - Illustration Job at Utah Valley University i

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach in the Art & Design department!

Summary of Responsibilities

Under administrative direction from the program coordinator, department chairperson, and dean, the individual shall perform some or all of the following duties :

• Design and teach courses in the field of study.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individual and groups in classrooms, laboratories, and shops through using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Recommends students for advancement and graduation.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Assists counselors, department chairperson and or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by Reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications.
• Surveying and researching industrial and business establishments.
• Obtaining and maintaining certification and degrees as required.
• Attending professional and specialty courses.
• Keeping abreast of new development trends, and techniques.
• Is thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adheres to these policies.
• Maintains desirable and safe laboratory, shop, and classroom conditions.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in the subject matter or a closely related area. In very rare cases, highly significant professional experience will be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

EEO Statement :

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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