Online Instructor - Graphic Design

• - Education
• Winter Park, FL, USA
• 50000 - 53000
• Salary
• Full Time
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401-K, FSA, Life, EAP, PTO

Purpose:

The Los Angeles Film School is looking for a creative and dynamic individual with a background in graphic design and/or motions design to teach Motion Design courses and at least one other related course in the Graphic Design program, which includes: graphic design, advertising, and UXUI courses. The ideal candidate would be able to teach across various related subjects.

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:

• Serve as instructor for assigned courses or course sections
• Perform all Online Faculty responsibilities with a high degree of quality and professionalism
• Provide expertise in assigned content area and maintain current knowledge in the related field
• Develop and/or revise curriculum according to course design standards
• Create course materials that ensure academic quality and that support successful student attainment of learning outcomes
• Must be able to work as part of a team and must value collaboration
• Possess an educational philosophy that is compatible with the mission of Los Angeles Film School
• Download and use the school's chosen communication methods
• Efficiently and professionally support students with clear communication, concerned care, creative and timely solutions to problems
• Provide excellent and timely student support
• Maintain accurate academic records, including grades and student communications
• Utilize student feedback to continuously improve course instruction and make curriculum recommendations
• Work to resolve student issues to ensure academic success

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, film, digital media, or related field
• REQUIRED: Must have 4+ years of verifiable work experience in graphic design, UX, motion graphics and/or web industry.
• Expert in Adobe After Effects
• 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