Faculty- Adjunct- Graphic Design

This position is on-site and PTC is a registered employer in the states of PA, WV, and Ohio. We can not employ any instructors outside of these states. Thank you!

COMMITMENT TO MISSION:

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to PTC students and employees is essential.

ABOUT PTC

Pittsburgh Technical College is a private, non-profit and regionally accredited institution committed to higher education excellence and focused on academic and professional success. Located in Western Pennsylvania since 1946, PTC awards associate and bachelor's degrees and certificates in these areas: Business, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Design and Engineering Technology, Healthcare, Nursing, Information Systems and Technology, Trades Technology, and Energy and Electronics Technology. The PTC college experience is empowering and culminates in internships and clinical rotations for on-campus, degree-seeking students.

PURPOSE OF JOB

• Teach coursework in the Graphic Design Program

• Develop curriculum and provide training and student support to produce graduates who meet entry-level employment criteria for positions in the Graphic Design field.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• You must be able to demonstrate competence in:

• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign (proficiency with one or all three of these packages counts as one package)

• Microsoft Word and Excel

• Would be a plus: Experience with HTML, CSS and Dreamweaver

• Teach

• Support students

• Prepare students for employment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of associate degree in related field (Bachelor's preferred)
• State Teaching Certificate is not required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Four years' work experience in the graphic design and/or multimedia field

WORK SCHEDULE

Part time - Hours will vary based on course being taught

ADDITIONAL FACTORS

• Must pass criminal back ground check prior to starting position.

• Compensation includes:

• Instructional time (based on 55 hour, 44 hour, or 33 hour schedule)

• Preparation time

• Grading

• Office hours and other formal and informal interaction with the students; i.e., telephone, email

• Three hours per quarter of faculty meetings/in-service training

• Eight hours of pre-service training provided by the Center for Teaching and Learning