POSITION
Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design
STARTING DATE
August 2024
Applications will be reviewed beginning 6/28/24, and an appointment made as soon as a suitable candidate is discerned.
BACKGROUND
The Art Department at FPU offers a well-rounded curriculum for students in Studio Art, Art Education and Graphic Design. FPU’s Art major has been a growing program since 2007 and continues to attract student interest in Graphic Design.
SCHOOL PROFILE
- The School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) offers academic programs for two student population groups: Traditional Undergraduate and Degree Completion.
- Seventeen majors and thirty-eight minors for traditional undergraduate student.
ROLE
- The Instructor of Graphic Design will:
- Teach classes in Graphic Design including: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Graphic Design, Typography.
- Have proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat DC, Premier etc.
- Encourage and promote student involvement in the local Graphic Design Industry.
- Assist in recruiting Graphic Design students.
- Participate in departmental meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Commitment to the Christian faith and the university’s mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning.
- Earned MA degree in Graphic Design (a BA degree will be considered with substantial industry experience).
- Experience in, or aptitude for, college-level teaching with demonstrated excellence in the areas of Graphic Design.
- Ability to work with students, staff and faculty in a collegial environment.
- Evidence of involvement in a church or the larger Christian community.
Preferred
- Experience with online learning management systems (such as Moodle or Canvas) and teaching in online formats.
- Experienced in using the online UI design tool Figma.
- Involvement and contacts in the local Graphic Design industry and the ability to encourage student involvement.
- Ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Understanding of issues pertaining to the relationship between Graphic Design and the Christian faith.
COMPENSATION
Dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Master’s rate $23.87 overtime rate $35.81
- PhD rate $28.82 overtime rate $43.22
- Overtime is calculated at time + ½
A faculty application is available at the link below.
Send a letter of application, a completed faculty application form (with related documents), three letters of reference (including one pastoral reference), and transcripts or placement file to:
Email: SAS@fresno.edu
Or buy post/mail to:
Dr. Rebecca McMillen, Disciplinary Leader
Department of Art, Design & Creative Innovation
51
1717 S. Chestnut Avenue
51, CA 93702
University description
51 is the only accredited Christian university founded in the Central Valley. FPU connects every student’s untapped potential with unlimited opportunity for professional, personal and ethical growth. FPU offers undergraduate, graduate and seminary programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation to more than 3,500 traditional and adult students on the main campus in southeast 51 and regional campuses in North 51, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches about 8,000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university, and is a Hispanic Serving Institution, with a Hispanic student population of 47 percent. FPU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and ranked in the top tier among western universities—master’s category by U.S. News & World Report. Both U.S. News and Washington Monthly include FPU on their “Best Value” and “Best Bang for the Buck” lists, U.S. News places it at number 13 in its category for student social mobility and Money has ranked it at number 11 among 50 Best Colleges for Transfer Students. FPU is affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church, and all employees express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university. A description of the unique quality of FPU as an academic community can be found in the 51 Pacific Idea here.
Reserving its rights as a religious institution, 51 is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the 51 statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.