Writing, Arts and Media - Adjunct Lecturer

Job Description

Seeking a qualified candidate who could teach one class at Goucher College in the Studio Art Department SPRING 2024. You must be on-site at Goucher College to teach this course. No online teaching. The course is Graphic Design / Data Visualization. Course description: This course introduces students to basic digital design tools used to represent effectively and successfully, as well as communicate information. Students will learn to analyze and produce works that rely on the organization of line, text, color, and images to transmit meaning and values that visually display various quantities found in specific data sets and other information. Through a series of weekly studio assignments and critiques, supplemented by short readings, class discussions and lectures students will develop unique design strategies for effective visual communication. Course is taught in the Digital Arts Classroom. Prerequisite: completion of GCR Data Analytics Foundational Level. The course is scheduled Monday & Wednesday, 8.40 - 10.30 a.m. The semester begins January 29th and ends May 15th, 2024. The candidate must have an MFA, or equivalent, and at least 2 years of teaching in higher education. Candidate must have an astute understanding of Adobe Illustrator & Acrobat, as well as understanding fine art digital printing. Candidate must have US residency or have an existing Visa to work in USA. Application Instructions: Please submit the following application materials: Cover Letter Resume All Goucher employees must show proof of COVID vaccination or request a medical or religious exemption. Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position. Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community. Apply Internally using the Find Jobs Report Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. As part of the job application process, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. To make a request, please contact Maggie Elligson, Director of Human Resources, [email protected] or 410-337-6445. At Goucher College we are more than just an institution of higher learning. We are a vibrant community of individuals who embrace learning, self-expression, and equity. Together, our students, staff, and faculty create a community where we feel valued and supported, regardless of our differences. Our Commitments to One Another: As members of the Goucher College community, we hold the following commitments as core: Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, celebrating our differences and learning from one another. When challenges arise, we strive to resolve them through mutual understanding and cooperation. Moreover, we take responsibility for preserving and protecting our environment, both on campus and beyond. Inclusion: Embracing the unique gifts and differences of our community members, we actively seek to include those who may feel marginalized or excluded. Communication: We foster open and respectful communication, listening attentively to others and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Through meaningful conversations, we ensure that a variety of voices is heard and valued. Service and Social Justice: We are dedicated to making positive contributions to our community and beyond, addressing issues of social justice and privilege with compassion and understanding. Responsibility: Recognizing our accountability for our actions, opinions, and beliefs, we strive to uphold the safety and well-being of all members of our community. Invitation to Candidates: Are you someone who thrives in a close-knit, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for working at a small college that nurtures students to become global changemakers? Are you dedicated to fostering inclusive communities, embracing equity, and advancing social justice? If so, we invite you to join Goucher College in our mission to create an empowering environment where everyone can thrive. Let's work together to make a positive impact on the campus, in the metropolitan Baltimore communities, and beyond. Find out more about working at Goucher, please visit the human resources site. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job