Instructional Assistant - Film and Digital Arts

Instructional Assistant

Working Title:

Instructional Assistant
- Film and Digital Arts

Position Grade: 06

Position Summary:

The Department of Film and Digital Arts part-time, on-call Instructional Assistants work a maximum of ten hours per week supporting in-person classes. Successful candidates will have a solid knowledge of film history, criticism, and theory. Duties include such tasks as assisting with class preparation and commenting upon students' homework, quizzes, and exams in some courses, or providing technical assistance in others.

Serving as a writing or filmmaking mentor, the IA may also employ experience in the cinematic arts to enhance student learning in small group discussions. See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:
Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Record of working with university film and digital arts faculty. Excellent academic background in film or related arts. Bachelor's Degree related to film and digital arts. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Campus:
Main
- Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Film and Digital Arts (568A)

Employment Type:

Staff

Staff Type:
On-Call

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $16.71

Benefits Eligible:
This is a non-benefits eligible position.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check

Required:

No

For Best Consideration Date: 8/1/2025

Eligible for Remote Work:
No

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please upload a resume/CV and cover letter describing your experience and education related to Film and Digital Arts. Include details on your availability (days and times) to support classes, 9:00am through 9:00pm, Monday through Friday.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.