Position Title Graphic Design/Digital Illustration Instructor, (Temporary, Part-Time Pool) - AMENDED & EXTENDED
Posting Type Wide Distribution
Department Visual Media Design
Campus Ocean Campus
Location
Job Category Faculty (Credit Program)
Salary (Applicant View)
Rate is set in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for hourly assignments. Currently the rate upon entry is from $83.96 to $91.64 per hour depending upon placement.
TEMPORARY, PART-TIME POOL
EC §87482
Appointment Type Faculty - Part-Time Pool
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Start Date
End Date
Position Description
The Visual Media Design Department is looking to hire faculty to teach graphic design, typography, digital skills, and digital illustration courses. We seek applicants who can help instruct and demonstrate competency and sensitivity working with diverse students, with the commitment to maintain equity, diversity, and inclusion among all students of diverse backgrounds.
Job Duties
1. Teach, co-teach, or team-teach one or more of the following post-secondary level courses:
Applied Graphic Design:
VMD122 Graphic Design 2
VMD124 ABC Graphic Design 3
VMD127 User Experience
VMD153 InDesign 2: Publication Design
VMD200 Emerge Studio
Typography:
VMD130 Typography 1
VMD131 Typography 2
Digital Illustration:
VMD170 Digital Illustration 1
VMD172 Digital Illustration 2
Digital Skills:
VMD105 Digital Skills
VMD154 Photoshop 1
VMD155 Photoshop 2
VMD150 Illustrator 1
VMD151 Illustrator 2
VMD152 InDesign 1
VMD153 InDesign 2
In your cover letter, indicate which courses you are able to teach and indicate why you are qualified to teach those courses.
2. Teach in accordance with Department course outlines, practices, and policies.
3. Design instructional activities and evaluations that promote student learning and achievement.
4. Perform duties associated with instructing and assessing student progress including, but not limited to: developing a syllabus, grading, record-keeping, submitting census and grades, student learning outcome assessments, designing written lesson plans, leading classroom activities, and using technology-enhanced teaching.
5. Participate in departmental and college-wide functions such as committee work, staff meetings, professional development, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
6. Hold scheduled office hours for students.
7. Teach credit classes at the Ocean Campus and/or Mission Center.
8. Teach day and/or evening classes as required.
9. Teach in-person or online classes as required.
10. Supports an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with a goal toward addressing and reducing student equity gaps.
11. Participates in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism as it pertains to improving systems of higher education for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted student groups and employees.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
2. Earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent foreign degree, plus two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT;
OR
Earned Associate Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent foreign degree, plus six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT;
OR
Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in Communication Services and Related Technologies, including Printing OR Art and Design, including Photography (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).
[The degree major(s) posted on an applicant’s transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a master’s degree also need to claim education equivalency. The “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]
[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your “major” from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the “Equivalency Application Form” link.]
Desirable Qualifications
1. Earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Graphic Design, Illustration, or related discipline.
2. Awareness of contemporary trends in graphic design, typography, or illustration.
3. Experience teaching college-level design courses in a creative and innovative way.
4. Minimum three (3) years of successful recent work experience in graphic design, typography, illustration, or another area of design practice.
5. Demonstrated skills and experience with industry-standard design and production software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant software.
6. Demonstrated ability to use/troubleshoot Macintosh computer hardware, software, and common peripherals.
7. Knowledge of career opportunities, trends, and requirements in visual communication fields.
8. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
9. Demonstrated commitment to student learning.
10. Evidence of successful leadership experience at the university or college level of promoting a culture of inclusivity, equity-mindedness, diversity and anti-racism.
11. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.
Benefits
Application Procedure
To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.
Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.
1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant’s background and skills in the areas stated in the Job Duties. Please indicate which courses you are able to teach and indicate why you are qualified to teach those courses.
2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.
3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement “See Resume” is not acceptable.
4. Three (3) current references – Names and contact information. The list of references must include current supervisors/employers, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.
5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant’s CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]
6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of “diversity statement” with a “teaching philosophy” document will be automatically disqualified.)
7. Professional Portfolio: Please submit 10 pieces of your own work that demonstrates your experience and excellence in personal and professional design projects.
Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco, and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.
For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.
ADA Statement
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, Tony Brown at gabrown@ccsf.edu at (415) 452-5123 to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.
Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment
Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee.
Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.
City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact Equal Employment Opportunity Programs Senior Specialist/Compliance Officer, Tony Brown at gabrown@ccsf.edu at (415) 452-5123.
Posting Number AC00174P
Job Open Date 11/06/2024
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 11/07/2025
Open Until Filled No
Contact
David Stevenson, Department Chairperson
Contact Phone/Extension (415) 239-3037
Contact Email dstevens@ccsf.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant
Amended to reflect Amended Application Procedure #4 REFERENCES, Application Procedure #7 PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIOno longer requiring student work produced under applicant supervision in college-level classes in Visual Media Design, as well as extending 1st round of screening 15 days from this amendment to May 9, 2025.
City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the Job Close Date. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.
The first round of screening and interview will commence on May 9, 2025 for those who have submitted completed application materials.
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