What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Media Technology - Graphic Design Adjunct Instructor position at Surry Community College?
The adjunct instructor will teach courses in the Digital Media Technology – Graphic Design program. Instruction will be delivered online and aligned with college-level standards to promote student success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching Responsibilities
- Conduct all assigned classes in a professional manner in accordance with the course schedule and academic calendar.
- Develop and maintain syllabi that meet Faculty Syllabus Checklist requirements.
- Design, administer, and assess assignments aligned with general education requirements and the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
- Maintain accurate attendance records, grades, and required documentation.
- Assist in textbook selection and ensure course materials remain current.
- Participate in institutional effectiveness efforts.
- Submit student work when required for General Education Assessment.
- Support student success through supplemental instruction.
- Adhere to all college policies and procedures.
- Maintain responsibility for assigned equipment and instructional materials.
Professional Development
- Participate in required on-campus professional development activities.
- Engage in additional college-sponsored development opportunities as available.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate effectively within the subject area.
- Ability to respond to student and institutional inquiries professionally.
- Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to perform calculations necessary for grading and student assessment.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to analyze problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret complex information.
Additional Skills
Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the community college system.
Required Qualifications
Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the community college system.
- Associate degree in Digital Media/Graphic Design or related field
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects
- Familiarity with digital illustration tools
- Understanding of digital photography, image editing, and file management
- Ability to teach digital media production (video editing, motion graphics, audio basics)
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Established for each curriculum program. Contact Division Chair for specifics.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Requires visual abilities including close and distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Salary : $46,920 - $64,879