Graphic Design Instructor

Description:

Specific Responsibilities

Responsibilities designated below are primary to the adjunct instructor role. Some of the listed professional responsibilities are examples of activities, which are part of the unique role of each adjunct instructor and are reflective of their individual expertise and interests.

Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability

1. Meet classes/laboratories on days and times as assigned according to the current academic calendar.

2. Develop and implement instruction for each class and laboratory period, which is consistent with the official course outline.

3. Develop and distribute during the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students, course objectives, grading criteria and classroom policies.

4. Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in District policy and applicable laws.

5. Submit requisitions for textbooks and instructional materials and/or recommend to department chairs/coordinators appropriate text selections, in a timely manner.

6. Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate.

7. Supervise students in off-campus or co-curricular activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructor's load.

Evaluation of Students

1. Periodically, evaluate student progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students about methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation.
2. Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion.
3. Assign grades to students in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by the Education Code and Title V regulations of the State of California.
4. Submit required administrative paperwork, including grade report forms, in a timely and accurate manner.