Job Description

The Department of Arts & Communication is seeking a full-time faculty member to teach Graphic Design and other Art courses. The ideal candidate should have experience working in the graphic design field and teaching at the college level. This position requires a commitment to supporting a diverse student body in their goals to either transfer to a baccalaureate institution or secure a career after earning an associate degree. The candidate should be familiar with contemporary graphic design trends, including software and practices. This is a tenure-track position to be filled for the Fall 2024 semester.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Teach Graphic Design to students of all levels.
• Keep current on developments and trends in Graphic Design.
• Take lead in student activities related to the arts.
• Teach courses in Graphic Design, Drawing I, Design I, and other courses such as Animation.
• Develop, implement, and assess student learning outcomes and curriculum at the course. discipline, program, and college level.
• Integrate online and HyFlex learning strategies in the classroom.
• Serve as Academic Advisor to approximately eighteen (18) students (45 hours per semester).
• Hold a minimum of four (4) office hours per week (60 hours per semester).
• Participate in Department, Division, and College meetings.
• Be committed to department initiatives to support the College's mission and values.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion to support students with diverse abilities, interests, and backgrounds.
• Master's degree in Visual or Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Three years working in the Graphic Design field.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe XD.
• Experience working successfully with a diverse student body.
• Competency in using Learning Management Systems.
• Effective pedagogical, teaching, and presentation skills in both face-to-face and distance learning environments.
• A demonstrated collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community college teaching experience.
• Two years teaching Graphic Design at college level.
• Proficiency in animation.
• An appreciation and engagement with current issues in art and art instruction.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION:

Full-time, tenure-track, MCCC position with an anticipated Annual Salary Range of $51,678 - $63,819. Actual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, determined by a formula-based classification system, consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program including option for membership in the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 17, 2024

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2024/25 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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