Liberal Studies​/Visual Sovereignty Instructor

General Statement of Duties

Under the supervision of the Liberal Studies Division Chair, the Liberal Studies/Visual Sovereignty Instructor primarily teaches and directs the Visual Sovereignty Endorsement Program while also teaching Liberal Studies and General Core courses as assigned. The instructor supports student learning through instruction, advising, curriculum development, assessment, and committee service. This position contributes to the mission of Blackfeet Community College by supporting student success, maintaining instructional quality, strengthening the Visual Sovereignty Endorsement Program, and engaging with the college and community to support Liberal Studies and General Education offerings.

This position may be performed in an in-person, hybrid, or remote work arrangement as approved by Blackfeet Community College. Regardless of work location, the instructor is responsible for maintaining instructional quality, student engagement, availability during scheduled office hours, participation in required meetings and institutional activities, compliance with BFCC policies and procedures, and fulfillment of all teaching, advising, assessment, and reporting responsibilities.

• Teach a minimum of 12 credits per semester, as assigned, with primary instructional responsibility for the Visual Sovereignty Endorsement Program and additional teaching in Liberal Studies and General Core courses as needed to support student progress toward certificates and associate degrees in accordance with published BFCC catalogs.
• Provide primary instructional and program leadership for the Visual Sovereignty Endorsement Program, including coordination of curriculum, course sequencing, student projects, capstone work, community-facing activities, and program development.
• Teach core Visual Sovereignty courses in areas such as Indigenous media theory, visual sovereignty, story development, screenwriting, documentary and narrative filmmaking, photography, media production, and capstone studio work.
• Prepare and teach assigned Liberal Studies, General Core, and Visual Sovereignty courses using effective instructional methods appropriate for diverse, Indigenous, first‑generation, and non‑traditional learners.
• Develop, maintain, and revise Visual Sovereignty course syllabi, assignments, assessment tools, learning outcomes, instructional materials, course outlines, and related curriculum documents in alignment with program goals and institutional requirements.
• Coordinate the Visual Sovereignty Endorsement Program curriculum, including the integration of existing BFCC courses and new Visual Sovereignty courses into a coherent student pathway.
• Support students in developing original documentary, narrative film, photography, family history, oral history, and other media projects grounded in Indigenous storytelling practices.
• Oversee student capstone projects, including project development, production planning, completion, public presentation, community-facing screenings, and assessment of final student work.
• Mentor students individually and in cohorts in storytelling, media production, professional conduct, project development, pitching, and preparation for external creative, academic, or professional opportunities.
• Support students in documenting family histories, oral narratives, community stories, language, traditions, and lived experiences through visual media and culturally grounded storytelling practices.
• Teach and model ethical storytelling practices, including informed consent, relational accountability, cultural protocols, community accountability, and appropriate handling of culturally sensitive materials.
• Maintain accurate and timely instructional records, including attendance, grades, course materials, student project documentation, assessment records, and other required documentation.
• Submit grades, attendance, reports, assessment materials, program documentation, and other required records by institutional deadlines.
• Participate in the advising process for students pursuing the Visual Sovereignty Endorsement, the Associate Degree in Liberal Studies, and General Core coursework. Advising…