Online Instructor - Graphic Design

Purpose:

The Los Angeles Film School is looking for a creative and dynamic individual with a background in graphic design to teach typography and layout courses and at least one other related course in the Graphic Design program. The ideal candidate would be able to teach across various related subjects such as photography, illustration, and advertising.

Online Instructors are industry professionals, developing and teaching a curriculum that integrates technical knowledge with artistic exploration and creativity to provide an immersive learning experience for students. Our online learning environment utilizes interactive and web-based media with a variety of video content, project work and assignments, discussion boards, quizzes, instructor-led live sessions, and significant one-on-one student interaction. Online faculty are expected to provide supportive coaching and mentoring to students, helping students learn and grow throughout the program. Currently, the position is fully remote, but could eventually require a few days in the office per month. Commutable distance from Winter Park, Florida required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Course Development:

• Develop engaging and comprehensive course materials, syllabi, and learning resources for typography, design, and layout courses.
• Create lesson plans, assignments, projects, and assessments that align with course objectives and industry standards.

Perform all Online Faculty responsibilities with a high degree of quality and professionalism

• Deliver interactive and high-quality online lectures, demonstrations, and discussions that facilitate student understanding of design concepts, typography techniques, and layout principles.
• Foster a collaborative and engaging online learning environment, encouraging student participation and interaction.

Provide expertise in assigned content area and maintain current knowledge in the related field

• Stay current with industry trends, design technologies, and emerging practices to continuously enhance the curriculum and incorporate real-world examples.

Develop and/or revise curriculum according to course design standards

• Collaborate with colleagues to refine and update course content based on student feedback and evolving design industry needs.

Must be able to work as part of a team and must value collaboration

• Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum planning, and program assessment activities as required.
• Collaborate with the academic team to ensure a seamless learning experience for students

Provide excellent and timely student support

• Efficiently and professionally support students with clear communication, concerned care, creative and timely solutions to problems
• Work to resolve student issues to ensure academic success

Maintain accurate academic records, including grades and student communications

• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student work, projects, and assignments to facilitate skill development and growth.
• Evaluate student performance, participation, and comprehension, and maintain accurate records of student progress.

Download and use the school's chosen communication methods

Possess an educational philosophy that is compatible with the mission of Los Angeles Film School

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend functions that are needed to support The Los Angeles Film School community

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Education and/or Experience:

• REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field
• REQUIRED: Must have 4 years of verifiable work experience in the graphic design industry
• Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex design concepts clearly and effectively
• Demonstrate teaching and organization skills; able to communicate effectively both in verbal and written expression
• Demonstrated English communication abilities, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated physical, visual, and auditory capacity to work on a computer and communicate effectively with students via telephone and computer
• Must provide a portfolio with work samples (please include link to sample work)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency using IOS, iPads, Apple products, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Google Suite environments.
• Preferred experience in online/distance teaching

Environmental Factors are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation.

When in office:

• Indirect sunlight
• Fluorescent lighting
• Space can vary from very quiet to some talking

Physical Demands are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation.

• Demonstrated ability to lift and carry equipment up to 10 pounds
• Ability to travel to LAFS online offices in Winter Park, FL when required
• Demonstrated physical, visual, and auditory capacity to work on a computer and communicate effectively with students via telephone and computer.
• Demonstrate physical ability to use a computer and iPad
• Demonstrate ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand

Emotional and Mental Demands are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation.

• Supporting students with positivity and empathy
• De-escalating student issues
• Exposure to stressful and/or emotional student circumstances
• Meeting deadlines for various tasks including grading and curriculum development
• Teaching and developing curriculum can be challenging at times within excelled time frames
• Sense of isolation if not accustomed to remote work
• Stress related to self and time management
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team