Adjunct - Digital Media

Job no: 501348
Work type: Part-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

About the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

The creative heart of Drexel University, the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design trains the next generation of scholars, thinkers, makers, and doers in the fields of media, entertainment, design, and the visual and performing arts. Westphal offers 18 undergraduate and nine graduate majors, housed in award-winning facilities that encourage collaboration across creative disciplines. At Westphal, we reimagine the role of design, media, and the arts in building a better future. Our programs challenge students to center sustainability, access, and equity in their approaches to art, fashion, architecture, gaming, entertainment, and scholarship. Through experiential learning, studio-based curriculum, and Drexel’s widely-recognized Cooperative Education program (co-op), our students are uniquely positioned to face the world’s challenges and define the creative careers of the 21st century.

About the Program

The programs in Digital Media are available for students and professionals who are interested in exploring, researching and building advanced media design and production careers. The programs reflect the fast-paced, constantly evolving field in which art, technology and science intersect and are based on an innovative, interdisciplinary and project-oriented curriculum.

Job Summary

The adjunct faculty member will employ a variety of strategies to foster student artistic development, learning and discussions, as well as encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper course-related records, and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of the course. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom or remote settings. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of the Department of Digital Media. Responsibilities may include teaching days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with the potential for online only, in-person only, or a combination of both.

Adjunct positions available for freshman, junior and senior level digital media courses covering topics in the history, theory, practice, ethics, trends and likely future paths in the design production, use and social implications of living in media. Candidates for the positions will be well versed in the history, theory, practice, technologies, and related social issues associated with the growth of digital media, have a critical understanding of practices and social uses of new media with an eye toward future possibilities.

Essential Functions

• Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on contract.
• Teach studio, lecture, and/or practicum courses per contract.
• Plan and provide instructional experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the program.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Maintain communication with the program director regarding any course or student issues.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in Digital Media or related fields of culture and communication, history of technology especially relating to media and design.
• Knowledge of history and development of media.
• Knowledge of practices and social uses with an eye toward future possibilities.
• Ability to teach evenings and/or weekends as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of teaching or professional experience.
• Ph.D. or be ABD in Digital Media or related fields of culture and communication, history of technology especially relating to media and design.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter that indicates your strong areas of expertise when submitting your application.