Part Time Digital Media Arts Instructor

Part Time Digital Media Arts Instructor (Future Opportunities)

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Posting Number:

0603836

Position Title:

Part Time Digital Media Arts Instructor (Future Opportunities)

Position is:

Part Time

Position Type:

Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department/Ofc.:

Instruction

Position

Description:

Please Note:

This posting is for future opportunities. While we may not be actively hiring for this position right now, we welcome your application and may reach out when a matching opportunity becomes available.

Washtenaw Community College ( WCC ) is seeking Part time Digital Media Arts Instructors to teach Digital Media Arts credit courses in the following areas:

• Graphic Design Technology ( GDT )
• Photography ( PHO )
• Video Production ( VID )
• Audio ( AUD )
• Animation ( ANI )

Needs may become available each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for teaching opportunities on a per course basis. Courses may be taught online.

Why Join WCC ?

• An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
• WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester
• Retirement options and flexible schedules available
• Great Discounts at WCC’s Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more!

Be a part of our talented instructional team!

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to student learning.
• Prepare for and instruct assigned course(s) through the use of appropriate learning experiences and materials which provide the opportunity to meet overall course objectives and program goals.
• Adhere to course syllabus and submission of any data needed to complete Assessment Reports.
• Evaluate student progress through day to day evaluation, written examinations and overall observation.
• Prepare and grade exams, assignments, and/or lab reports in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting all institutional deadlines for completion.
• Actively support student success through guidance, advising and assisting individual students as needed.
• Participate in professional activities including, but not limited to, curriculum planning, examination development, textbook selection, program evaluation/revision and other professional planning activities.
• Participate in the Student Opinion Questionnaire ( SOQ ) process.
• Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training.
• Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, professional responsibilities, institutional service, and other responsibilities. Use such technologies in a manner consistent with academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hours/

Schedule:

Schedules vary according to class schedules. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Graphic Design Technology ( GDT ):
  Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Graphic Design or related field required. Related fields include, but are not limited to:
  Fine Arts, Advertising Design, Typography, Publication Design, Communication Arts, Graphic Communications, Visual Communications, Web Design, Interaction Design, Motion Graphics, Interactive Art, Digital Design, Print Design, Printmaking, Art & Design, Art Direction. Minimum 3 years of demonstrated professional work experience in graphic design or related field required. Professional experience related to course content as evidenced by portfolio review by WCC full-time faculty required.
• Photography ( PHO ):
  Master's degree from a regionally accredited Institution in Fine Arts, Photography or photo-related discipline or equivalent professional experience. Professional experience related to course content as evidenced by portfolio review by WCC full-time faculty required.
• Video Production ( VID ):
  Earned Associate in Arts or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Communication, Film, Video or Art required; BFA or MFA preferred. Demonstrated professional experience and expertise equivalent to bachelor’s degree via portfolio review by WCC full-time faculty required.
• Audio ( AUD ):
  Earned Associate degree from a…