Faculty – Graphic Arts -Interactive Multimedia/Gaming
Motlow, Memphis, TN, United States
Title:
Faculty – Graphic Arts -Interactive Multimedia/Gaming
Employee Classification:
Faculty
Institution:
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department:
Communication, Graphics, and Fine Arts
Campus Location:
SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary This is a full-time, academic year faculty term appointment within the Department of Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts. The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, and preparation of curricula, instructional material, and course syllabi; presentation and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The faculty member is also responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus as assigned. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, and participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.
Job Duties
Prepares and delivers lectures.
Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; keeps students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, papers, and other matters.
Advises and counsels students in academic and career fields.
Participates in departmental and college committees; provides outreach service to the community.
Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean, or Department Chair.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Studio Art, Interactive Design, Web Design, Game Design, Interactive Multimedia, Gaming, or other related Graphic Arts field; or an Associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education preferred; or one (1) year of higher education teaching experience combined with three (3) years of relevant professional industry experience in Graphic Arts, Interactive Multimedia, Gaming, or related fields.
A background check will be required for the successful candidate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
Knowledge and understanding of a college academic environment.
Excellent teaching and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
Ability to interact with an ever-growing student and college population.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.
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Faculty – Graphic Arts -Interactive Multimedia/Gaming
Employee Classification:
Faculty
Institution:
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department:
Communication, Graphics, and Fine Arts
Campus Location:
SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary This is a full-time, academic year faculty term appointment within the Department of Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts. The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, and preparation of curricula, instructional material, and course syllabi; presentation and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The faculty member is also responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus as assigned. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, and participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.
Job Duties
Prepares and delivers lectures.
Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; keeps students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, papers, and other matters.
Advises and counsels students in academic and career fields.
Participates in departmental and college committees; provides outreach service to the community.
Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean, or Department Chair.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree in Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Studio Art, Interactive Design, Web Design, Game Design, Interactive Multimedia, Gaming, or other related Graphic Arts field; or an Associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education preferred; or one (1) year of higher education teaching experience combined with three (3) years of relevant professional industry experience in Graphic Arts, Interactive Multimedia, Gaming, or related fields.
A background check will be required for the successful candidate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
Knowledge and understanding of a college academic environment.
Excellent teaching and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
Ability to interact with an ever-growing student and college population.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.
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