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Company Name: Devry, Inc.
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty-Web Graphics Design
Location: Long Beach, CA
Profession: Higher Education - Faculty

Job Description:

Adjunct Faculty-Web Graphics Design
Job ID:      2009-1799     # Positions:      1
Location:      US-CA-Long Beach     Posted Date:      3/18/2009
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About DeVry University:

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, science, business and the arts.  Nearly 70,000 students are enrolled at its 93 locations in 26 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University's online delivery.  DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.  For more information about DeVry University, visit www.devry.edu.


Overview:

There is an Independent Contractor opening available to teach courses specializing in Web Graphic Design within the Arts and Technology program. These courses are designed to enable successful students to develop graphic media - web pages, marketing collateral, advertising, instructional material and multimedia projects; working in a variety of areas such as advertising, marketing, technical communications, publishing and training. Web graphic designers use software applications to design, illustrate, compile and produce visual solutions for communications, especially for the Internet. Our graphic design focus is stronger in the graphic arts than the technical capabilities.


Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

1. Develop strategies to teach the course content including instructional objectives, assignments, textbooks, weight of grades and delivery methods.

2. Develop and provide to students with an approved DeVry University syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus. And, successfully delivers each course covering the terminal course objectives indicated in the Curriculum Guide.

3. Organize, prepare and regularly revise/update all materials for the courses they are responsible for teaching.

4. Model exceptional verbal and written communication.

5. Organize and sequence topics in a logical progression and paces the delivery to meet the needs of the course requirements.

6. Utilize related technology (such as PowerPoint, remote access to syllabi and grades, classroom projection systems, course related software, website content, online courses or course components with interactive capabilities) to enhance learning.

7. Establish positive classroom relationships with students by being actively engaged in the classroom and lab. Provides opportunities for in-class discussions and questions and displays enthusiasm about the students, the subject matter, and the learning process.

8. Incorporate higher-level learning (i.e. application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation) by giving students opportunities to develop information literacy and problem-solving skills, and by connecting their current study to lab assignments and previous/future study in the related disciplines.

9. Ensure that the content and level of material included on exams has been adequately covered in class.

10. Design assignments and tests to conform to the objectives of the Curriculum Guide.


Qualifications:

Master's degree in relevant graphic arts/design or information tecnhnology discipline or equivalent required; Ph.D preferred. Minimum of 3 years related industry and/or academic experience. Prior teaching experience is required. Must have required subject matter expertise (web, graphics, multimedia, media arts, digital animation, publishing, etc.); outstanding oral and written communication skills; excellent motivational and instructional skills; and able to facilitate diverse groups. Candidates need to be able to teach in an online and classroom learning environment. The successful candidate must have the ability to assist students in the design, development, implementation, and management of small to mid-sized team projects.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.


We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.


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