Posting Details Position Information Position RankAdjunct InstructorTrackNon-Tenure TrackPosition TitlePart-Time Faculty in Graphic DesignCategoryAdjunctPosting NumberT000142LocationChicagoSchaumburgOpen Date09262024Close Date05012025Open Until FilledYesJob TypePart-TimeWorking HoursPosition SummaryThe Humanities Department at Roosevelt University seeks to hire adjunct faculty for the BA in Graphic Design program at our University Campus at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake IL. The part-time faculty member in this position will teach Graphic Design courses based in professional graphic design skills which may include the principles and elements of graphic design color theory typography page layout digital imaging and illustration web design motion graphics photography and video.We have immediate need for instructors to teach Visual Identity & Branding and Digital Imaging & Illustration Photoshop & Illustrator at our University Campus at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake Illinois. These 2 classes are taught in-person.Other courses to be taught at the Crystal Lake campus include Multimedia Design UIUX Animation Packaging Design Publication Design Portfolio Internship and Graphic Design Capstone.Reflecting the ideals of its founders in 1945 Roosevelt University is a private nonsectarian community of educators scholars and learners committed to academic creative and service excellence who value differences in personal experiences and perspectives ask difficult questions and promote mutual understanding inclusion social consciousness and action toward social justice. Recognizing that difference broadens perspectives Roosevelt University seeks and serves a diverse promising student body from metropolitan Chicago and around the world. We invite you to contribute your talents to our communityEntry level compensation rate for teaching one 3-credit course as of Fall 2025 is 3982.00. Compensation for courses that carry fewer or more than three credits will be prorated down or up accordingly. Entry into the union for any subsequent semesters of employment thereafter is required.Voluntary benefits such as tuition remission commuter savings voluntary retirement contributions and pet insurance are all made available upon union membership and eligibility.Title IX Contact Information Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus 430 S. Michigan Avenue AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIXroosevelt.edu.Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application if you have questions you may email hrquestionsroosevelt.edu.Knowledge Skills and Abilities RequiredSuccessful applicants will be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software including Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign. Proficiency with HTMLCSS andor Motion Graphics Adobe Animate andor After Effects is a plus. Photography and video skills are also a plus.For classroom management knowledge of and prior experience with the Blackboard Learning Management system is ideal but not required.Years of Experience RequiredPrior teaching experience is preferred but not required.Required EducationBachelors DegreeCertificationLicensure RequiredMinimum QualificationsMasters degree is preferred but candidates with a BFA or BA and commensurate experience in the field will be considered. Must have an online portfolio or other demonstration of professional workPreferred QualificationsA masters degree in graphic design is preferred along with at least five years of professional experience in the field. Must have an online portfolio or other demonstration of professional work.Equipment OperatedDesktop computer laptop projector printerWorking ConditionsNormal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending stooping lifting pushing andor pulling is required typically less than 10 pounds. May be exposed to loud noise from instrument and voice practice rooms on-site.Priority Application InstructionsDepartmental Contact InformationGlenn Canigianigcanigianiroosevelt.eduPosting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk . Are you able to teach at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake Open Ended QuestionApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsCurriculum VitaeOptional DocumentsCover LetterList of ReferencesPortfolioRepresentative publicationsTeaching interests and philosophy