Adjunct Faculty : Commercial Illustration

Job Description

Job Description

Nossi College of Art and Design is looking for an energetic and qualified adjunct instructor for the Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Illustration. Specifically, the adjunct instructor will be able to teach a variety of classes including :

• Basic drawing
• Anatomy & figure
• Environmental / Painting classes
• Color theory classes

The instructor will also be able to demonstrate the ability to :

This adjunct teaching opportunity is a campus-based role in Nashville, TN.

POSITION CONCEPT :

The Instructor / Faculty is the main-stay of the academic program and is a master teacher in their subject area. The Instructor must be an effective classroom manager. Each Instructor must be adaptable to a variety of situations and have the ability to relate well to students, other faculty members and the administration of the College.

The Instructor must also believe in and follow the philosophy of the College and agree to support College policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS :

At a minimum, Instructors must have the following criteria :

1. Bachelor's Degree (Required), Graduate Degree Preferred.

2. 1 year of teaching (preferred).

3. Thorough knowledge of the subject matter being taught.

4. Ability to teach, coach, mentor, and inspire learners.

5. At least five years professional experience working in the field that is being taught.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Teach students according to approved syllabi. Changes may be made to the syllabus upon approval of the Program Chair, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and President.

2. Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

3. During the first class meeting, inform students of all course requirements, all materials that will be needed, all classroom policies including absences and tardies, all grading procedures, all project requirements, etc.

4. Take and record attendance for each class meeting separate from the students’ attendance sheets. Maintain all class records.

5. Monitor and chart each student’s progress through observation, reinforcement, remediation, tutoring and review.

6. Assist students’ progress by way of weekly quizzes, mid-term and final exams and by maintaining a current record of all grades including projects and presentations.

7. Counsel and advise students. Motivate students to do their best work.

8. Report all students with personal or psychological problems that may hinder academic performance or may result in potential harm to himself or others to the Student Services Director and College leadership.

9. Ensure student grading is completed on time and entered into the gradebook consistently.

10. Notify every student, in writing, of their mid-term grade.

11. Make sure that classrooms are in good order at the end of each class.

12. Instructors must provide 3 ½ hours of learning opportunity for each class.

Job Type : Part-time

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Work Location : ON Campus only.