Maine College of Art & Design (MECA&D) seeks an instructor/adjunct professor to teach in the graphic design BFA program.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
An adjunct faculty member at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor of Graphic Design who will teach one class or two in the academic year. All faculty in the BFA program must be committed to contributing to the skill sets of visual literacy required for graphic design student success. Individualized attention and effective teaching are hallmarks of a MECA&D education which includes imparting a strong foundation of formal, aesthetic and conceptual skills across media applied in the professional practice.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree (MFA) in Graphic Design or a related field, or will be a professional graphic designer with an equivalent record of creative achievement. College-level teaching experience in the discipline and/or an established record of professional accomplishment is desired.
Requirements include:
- The ability to independently teach an elective within the candidate’s expertise while understanding the role of the course in the departmental sequence
- The ability to support the program’s core focus on typography, design methodology, and explorations in communication across multiple media
- The ability to effectively motivate students to take risks and embrace a process of improvisation and experimentation within formal and conceptual design decisions. Familiarity with contemporary design issues, including inclusive pedagogies, issues around unconscious bias in design, and designing with accessibility in mind.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $4,000 to $4,500 per 3-credit class
Benefits: Not Benefits Eligible
To Apply
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis. Application materials must be sent digitally in a single PDF, not to exceed a 25MB file size.
- A cover letter which addresses teaching philosophy and experience
- Curriculum vitae
- Design portfolio and student work if available (link to URL accepted)
- A diversity statement
- A list of three references with contact information, one of which must be a prior department chair/supervisor.
Please submit to employment@meca.edu. In the subject line please include your name and the title of the position. Applications will be kept confidential until such time as candidates visit campus.