The Visual Communications department seeks an adjunct instructor for Vector Graphics II to teach in person during the Spring 2025 semester. Qualified candidates will have advanced knowledge and significant expertise in Adobe Illustrator.

Job Description

PROGRAM OPERATION: Performs all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitates student learning in assigned classes. Provides syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements. Maintains student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook, and keeps grading records in the Canvas LMS. Submits requested information within established timelines. Monitors and documents student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts. Provides necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.  

STUDENTS: Is available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions/provide assistance. Deals with student concerns and, if necessary, consults with program chair to resolve issues.

INSTRUCTION: Meets all scheduled classes of contracted course(s). Uses technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, video streaming equipment, email, etc. as appropriate. In event of emergency absence, notifies department chair. Conducts all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promotes this appreciation and respect as an integral part of one's work.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

A qualified faculty member in visual communications must meet all of the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, and 
• Has a portfolio that demonstrates significant involvement as a practicing artist, graphic designer, web designer, photographer, videographer, or animator, and 
• Has one of the following:  
  • Professional certification in the field; or 
  • Five years of industry-related work experience, or 
  • Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.