Position Rank
Adjunct Instructor
Track
Non-Tenure Track
Position Title
Part-Time Faculty in Graphic Design
Category
Adjunct
Posting Number
T000142
Location
Chicago/Schaumburg
Open Date
09/26/2024
Close Date
05/01/2025
Open Until Filled?
Yes
Job Type
Part-Time
Working Hours
Position Summary
The Humanities Department at Roosevelt University seeks to hire adjunct faculty for the BA in Graphic Design program at our University Campus at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL . The part-time faculty member in this position will teach Graphic Design courses based in professional graphic design skills, which may include the principles and elements of graphic design, color theory, typography, page layout, digital imaging and illustration, web design, motion graphics, photography, and video.
We have immediate need for instructors to teach Visual Identity & Branding, and Digital Imaging & Illustration (Photoshop & Illustrator) at our University Campus at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois. These 2 classes are taught in-person.
Other courses to be taught at the Crystal Lake campus include: Multimedia Design (UI/UX), Animation, Packaging Design, Publication Design, Portfolio + Internship, and Graphic Design Capstone.
Reflecting the ideals of its founders in 1945, Roosevelt University is a private, nonsectarian community of educators, scholars and learners committed to academic, creative and service excellence, who value differences in personal experiences and perspectives; ask difficult questions; and promote mutual understanding, inclusion, social consciousness and action toward social justice. Recognizing that difference broadens perspectives, Roosevelt University seeks and serves a diverse, promising student body from metropolitan Chicago and around the world. We invite you to contribute your talents to our community
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Shana Anderson. Her office is in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, 204A. She can be reached at (312) 341-3761 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Successful applicants will be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Proficiency with HTML/CSS and/or Motion Graphics (Adobe Animate and/or After Effects) is a plus. Photography and video skills are also a plus.
For classroom management, knowledge of and prior experience with the Blackboard Learning Management system is ideal, but not required.
Years of Experience Required
Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree is preferred, but candidates with a BFA or BA and commensurate experience in the field will be considered. Must have an online portfolio or other demonstration of professional work
Preferred Qualifications
A master’s degree in graphic design is preferred, along with at least five years of professional experience in the field. Must have an online portfolio or other demonstration of professional work.
Equipment Operated
Desktop computer, laptop, projector, printer
Working Conditions
Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds). May be exposed to loud noise from instrument and voice practice rooms on-site.
Priority Application Instructions
Departmental Contact Information
Glenn Canigiani
gcanigiani@roosevelt.edu
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