Digital Arts and Interactive Design Instructor; Tenure Track Faculty

Ohlone College

Salary: $79,803.00 - $ Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Division: Arts and Social Sciences

Opening Date: 03/04/2026

Location: Fremont Campus - Newark Center - and/or eCampus

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Department: Arts and Social Sciences

Bargaining Unit: United Faculty of Ohlone (UFO)

Ohlone College serves a diverse community including significant Asian American and Latinx student populations and is committed to equitable outcomes in student achievement. Ohlone prides itself as a Learning College with the motto "A World of Cultures United in Learning" and the ideal candidate will have experience with teaching strategies that lead to improved outcomes for underserved students. We are looking for faculty members who have a passion for teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the mission and ideals of the community college.

Innovative teaching strategies are encouraged at Ohlone, including collaborative learning and the active use of technology. Continuous professional development is highly valued. We are looking for faculty with an enthusiastic interest in curriculum and instructional improvement, specifically serving students from underrepresented backgrounds, through ongoing critical thinking about student learning outcomes in courses and programs. The ideal Ohlone faculty member will have strong leadership skills and an interest in active participation in college-wide activities.

Excellent communication skills with students, staff, and faculty peers are essential. We are looking for faculty who are flexible in their work and adaptable to change. The College is committed to environmental sustainability and looks to all employees to support this important goal.

We are looking for excellent teachers who are student‑oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success. An ideal candidate will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and creating a welcoming and equity‑based learning environment. The candidate will also be an ally and champion for equity, inside and outside of the classroom and teaches to ensure all students succeed.

Under the general supervision of the Academic Division Dean, the Digital Arts and Interactive Design (DAID) instructor’s responsibilities include teaching courses in Digital Arts and related fields, overseeing the DAID curriculum, and mentoring part‑time DAID instructors. The position includes teaching lower‑division vocational, academic, and critical theory courses identified with DAID career pathways. Other DAID courses may be developed in the future.

Additional responsibilities will include advising students in the department and representing the department in outreach activities. Participation as a full‑time faculty member in department, division, and campus‑wide activities is required. The instructor may be required to have part of their teaching assignment in the evening and/or on weekends, and to teach courses at the Fremont and/or Newark campuses, online via the eCampus, and/or at an off‑campus location.

• Teach assigned courses in the DAID department and employ learner‑centered instructional methods that emphasize group cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter.
• Teach DAID in accordance with post‑secondary level established course outlines.
• Understand the importance of holding oneself accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service‑oriented practices.
• Initiate and enhance institutional and teaching practices and aim to create a culturally responsive and equity driven teaching environment.
• Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and student learning outcomes and provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Assist students with their assignments by holding required office hours and attend department/division meetings.
• Develop and implement a variety of effective teaching and assessment methods…