Job Description

Instructor, Graphic Design

The Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design (BDGD) program prepares students to be skilled visual communicators and empathetic world citizens through experiential learning, shared community dialogue, and skilled practice and technical development while questioning and self-reflecting on the role and responsibilities of the contemporary designer.


Employment Group
VIUFA

Position Number
00276

Division
Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Department
Art and Design

Campus
Nanaimo campus

Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country
Canada

Appointment Type
temporary part-time

Workload
One section of workload Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m plus an office hour

Appointment Start Date
01-Jan-2024

Appointment End Date
17-May-2024

Leave Replacement
Appointment may end early or be extended, depending on return of incumbent.

Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Teaching Evaluations, Portfolio, Referees/References

Posted Date
16-Feb-2023

Closing Date
22-Feb-2023

Job Reference
2012 Duties: Teach the following BDGD course, ARTG 130: Technology 2, which is scheduled for Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., includes the preparation and delivery of lectures, demonstrations, assessment and evaluation of students, facilitation of student integration of theory and practice, and provision of student support. Applicants must demonstrate a solid understanding of Adobe InDesign with practical experience in designing various multi-page print and digital materials, emphasizing solid layout design and typographic techniques, pre-press and visual design principles. Critical thinking, technical proficiency, and effective presentation. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution. Required Qualifications: A Master\'s Degree in Graphic Design or closely related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of a Bachelor\'s Degree and significant industry and/or peer recognized professional experience. The successful applicant will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the professional skills required for publishing print and digital media including:

• demonstrable experience and skills in studio work related to the profession;
• previous experience within the course topic areas or relevant professional work demonstrating aptitude in the course material;
• proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop as it applies to this field, as well as the Mac operating system.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience in the course topic areas, or relevant professional work demonstrating aptitude in the course material. VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities. Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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