PT Graphic Design Instructor

Location : Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 21-00023
Division: Career & Technical Education
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description

DEFINITION:
To provide face-to-face classroom instruction through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions, and testing to guide students through graphic design coursework.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from Coordinator, Continuing Education-Workforce Development Training and lead instructor of graphic design
• May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time instructional staff
• Exercises no supervision

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork in accordance with CFCC policies, including but not limited to: class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for polished written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain physical condition, with or without assistance, appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Minimum Education/Training:

• Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Graphic Arts, Graphic Communication or a related field

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years of experience working in graphic design, print production or web design or related field.
• Proficiency in Mac-based-related software, including Adobe CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)

• Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5 years of professional experience
• 2 years of teaching experience
• Web design experience using some combination of Dreamweaver, Muse, Wix, Foursquare or Wordpress

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Position available at the Downtown Campus. Course will be face-to-face instruction.

• Interviews will include a teaching demonstration and portfolio review.

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Successful candidates who are offered a position are required to submit their OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees earned prior to their first day of employment. If highest level of education is a High School Diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

• Successful candidates who have obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.