Harrisburg Area Community College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to deliver in-person instruction and support for assigned graphic design courses. This contract role is scheduled on a semester basis and focuses on maintaining course quality, instructional consistency, and adherence to college policies and procedures.
Role Overview
Adjunct faculty are responsible for academic instruction and student academic support for graphic design classes. The role includes preparing course materials, managing assessments, supporting student progress through required monitoring and grading workflows, and participating in departmental processes that support teaching quality and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the faculty orientation (for initial assignments) and complete all required department meetings and trainings.
- Prepare course materials and prescribed assessments aligned with the course learning outcomes, following Course Form 335 and department practice.
- Submit syllabi to the department chair or designee by the stated deadline; submit approved syllabi to designated support personnel by the stated deadline.
- Report to all scheduled classes and exams on time and maintain class for the full assigned time.
- Complete early alert monitoring, confirmation of attendance, and enter student midterm and final grades within established deadlines.
- Maintain office hours equal to one hour per week per each three (3) credit course (CRN) assigned, and respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner.
- Participate in the assessment process by submitting requested samples or artifacts and, when applicable, participating in scoring, review, and discussion of assessment materials.
- Access HACC email account(s), read email regularly, and respond to email and telephone calls within 2 business days.
- Participate in the adjunct faculty evaluation process, consistent with adjunct evaluation policies and class observation procedures.
- Comply with attendance reporting and recording requirements, including submission of the Adjunct Employee's Record of Leave form.
- Adhere to applicable policies and procedures, including those related to Faculty Duties, ADA/Section 504 accommodation requests, Title IX, Harassment, Bullying, and the Code of Ethical Conduct.
- Remain active in class during the full length of the assigned term.
- Contact the School Dean if you plan to be absent.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's of Fine Art in Graphic and Interactive Design or closely related fields.
- Candidates for ART 143 must have Adobe Suite experience.
- Candidates for ART 109 must have experience with HTML, CSS, Figma, and After Effects.
- Valid Driver's License.
- PA ACT-15.
Preferred Qualifications
- MFA in graphic and interactive design or related fields.
- College level teaching experience.
Technologies
- Adobe Suite
- HTML
- CSS
- Figma
- After Effects
Work Location and Schedule
This position is onsite in Harrisburg, PA 17110. All work, teaching, meetings, and related activities must be performed within the State of Pennsylvania. The position does not offer a remote work option.
Job type: contract (adjunct). If part time, hours per week vary.
Compensation
Hiring range: no less than $1,442 per weekly (credit hour/work load rate).
Education Requirement
Bachelor's of Fine Art in Graphic and Interactive Design (or closely related fields).
