Film Studies Associate; Part-time Instructor Pool

Mira Costa College

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Assignment Category:
Temporary Assignment

The college is accepting applications to build a pool of instructors for possible future part‑time assignments at all locations. The department chairperson or designee will review applications as vacancies become available. Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility. Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Compensation is based on education. To view the current Associate (part‑time) Faculty Salary Schedule, please select “Salary Schedules” to the left on the navigation bar.

Employees must make arrangements for the direct deposit of pay‑checks into the financial institution of their choice, via electronic fund transfer.

• An application.
• A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologies especially relevant to your teaching style and describing any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
• A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
• Transcripts.
• Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable. An equivalency narrative and supporting documentation should be submitted at the time of application if you do not possess the EXACT degree major(s) listed in the Minimum Qualifications section. (View the instructions for equivalency requests at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university anywhere outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon:
1) submission of a current TB test clearance,
2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States,
3) fingerprint clearance, and
4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential.

• Master’s degree in film, drama/theater arts or mass communication.
• OR bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND master’s degree in media studies, English or communication.
• OR a valid appropriate California Community College Credential in the discipline area.
• OR the equivalent*.
• AND have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Basic Function:
Under direction, plan, organize and teach assigned courses in an instructional field or discipline in accordance with approved course outlines, education code requirements and faculty contract provisions; provide feedback and guidance to students and evaluate student performance; and perform related duties as assigned.

• Plan, organize and develop instructional materials including presentations, lectures, demonstrations, homework assignments, laboratory exercises and project assignments consistent with approved course outlines; teach courses utilizing sound pedagogical methods and instructional strategies most appropriate to communicating subject matter to students to meet learning objectives; modify, as necessary, instructional methods to meet diverse student needs; participate in the development, assessment, and evaluation of student learning outcomes (SLOs);
  
  use available instructional technologies such as the internet, online learning and interactive technologies to enrich…