Job Description

Find Your Spot at Guelph-Humber

At Guelph-Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Guelph-Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in providing an education combining theory and practice. Guelph-Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to a unique university-college collaboration as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details

Position Title: Part-Time Professor

Status: Part-Time (September 6, 2023 - December 12, 2023)

Hours: 4 hours per week

Faculty/Department: Media and Communication Studies

Campus/Location: University of Guelph-Humber

Salary: Academic start salaries are determined by qualifications and years of related experience.

What you will do:

The University of Guelph-Humber invites talented, committed individuals interested in teaching on a part-time basis to take the first step in joining our dynamic faculty team for the Winter 2023 semester. We are accepting applications for part-time Professor in the Media and Communication Studies program.

The incumbent will be responsible for teaching a course called MDST3120, Digital Graphic Design II. Candidates will be responsible for creating an effective adult learning environment, facilitating learning and classroom interaction, assessing student progress and providing student feedback.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students in this course learn to design projects in different formats, and for specific audiences, messaging and objectives. They learn the fundamentals of typography; how to write and design according to a creative brief; the differences between designing for print and online, as well as between journalistic (news and information) environments compared to those of marketing and corporate communications. They learn how use visual language to execute branding objectives, and create a complex design project that demonstrates knowledge of the advanced capabilities of digital graphic design software.

Qualifications

What you bring to the role:

The successful candidate will hold credentials at or equivalent to the Masters level, in or closely related to graphic design \xe2\x80\x93 particularly as it relates to a variety of applications in media (for example, publishing, marketing, corporate communications.) In addition, they must have a minimum three years\xe2\x80\x99 industry experience as a designer, with demonstrable experience and expertise in a variety of applications. Definite assets include experience teaching at the post-secondary level, and creating designs and brand guidelines for a variety of clients.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?

An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.

Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.

Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.

Amazing perks

Highly supportive work culture

At the University we don\xe2\x80\x99t just accept difference \xe2\x80\x94 we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Guelph-Humber. If your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Guelph-Humber!

We thank you for your interest in working with the University of Guelph-Humber. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Guelph-Humber is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Accommodation

The University of Guelph-Humber is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our HR Generalists will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At The University of Guelph-Humber, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion or the Office of Student Conduct at

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