College Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Position

Title :

College Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

Employee Classification :

CC Faculty NT 9m

College / Division : ALCC Alamogordo CC

Department :

920780-ALCC OCC AND VOC INSTRUCTPG

Internal or External Search :

External - Open to all applicants

Location :

Alamogordo Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable) :

Target Hourly / Salary Rate :

55,000-65,000

Appointment Full-time Equivalency :

Exempt or Non-Exempt : Exempt

Summary :

New Mexico State University Alamogordo invites applicants for a college-track faculty appointment to be filled at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2025. This is a full-time, 9-month position in Graphic Design. (College-Track faculty will be eligible to be considered for advancement in rank but are not eligible for consideration for tenure. These faculty members serve the institution under a regular academic appointment with no predetermined termination date.)

Classification Summary : The faculty member's responsibilities include providing instruction, use of a learning management system (currently CANVAS), providing instruction for lecture, lab, internships and / or clinical classes. The instruction provided must be compliant with the New Mexico Common Core class requirements, regulations, policies and industry best practices, where applicable. Education and experience requirements include a minimum of an associate's degree in related field (or level of education required for the program). The faculty member is responsible for developing and maintaining strong partnerships with appropriate community stakeholders in support of new course development and college improvement initiatives. This individual promotes NMSU-Alamogordo's mission by providing quality learning opportunities within the diverse service area.

Classification Standard Duties :

• Provide 15-credit hours of instruction per fall and spring semesters.
• Maintain an on-campus presence, as required by policy and supervisory requirements.
• Position responsibilities require leadership in both academic and / or workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals.
• Participate in educational planning, student orientation and recruiting events, convocation, graduation, and other campus-wide or division / departmental events, as assigned by supervisor or VPAA.
• Evaluate processes, subject matter area courses, and student performance.
• Motivate and advise students.
• Participate in the development and instruction of class / lab / simulation courses, selection of textbooks and educational resources, development of syllabi, course-level and program assessment and curricular revisions / changes.
• Provide instruction in courses, labs, clinical and college and community activities that may be scheduled during the weekday, evenings, or weekends, depending on institutional needs. The potential exists for summer and overload instruction at additional compensation.
• Participate as a member or chair on various committees and task forces.
• Identify and communicate the need for supplies and equipment to meet program needs and goals.
• Participate in professional development activities as assigned or personally identified.
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
• Participate in course and program assessment and the program review process.
• Obtain and maintain required licensure and / or certifications in subject matter fields.

Required Education, Experience, Certification / License, Equivalency

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Flexible hours in order to participate in student orientation and recruiting events, convocation, graduation, and other campus-wide or division / departmental events, as assigned by their supervisor or VPAA.

Department Contact :

David MacWilliams 575-439-3671 dcmacwil@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding :

Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility :

Standard Work Schedule :

Shift : Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule :

Work schedule will be based on class schedules.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment :

Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment.

Physical Effort :

Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements :

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk :

No or very limited exposure to physical risk.