Instructor in Film and Media Studies; Part Time Pool

Instructor in Film and Media Studies (Part Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District

Job Type: Part‑Time Faculty

Location: Ventura College (Ventura CA), CA

Department: VC - Academic Affairs

Closing: Continuous

This applicant pool will be used to fill part‑time Instructor in Film and Media Studies vacancies at Ventura College for the Fall 2026 semester. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to reapply to this pool to continue to be considered.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Film/Cinema and Media Studies, Film, Television and Media Studies, Drama/Theater, Mass Communication OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND Master’s degree in Visual Studies, Media Studies, English, or Communication OR
• Possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.

Equivalency may be considered for candidates who possess a combination of education, experience, and other accomplishments that are judged by the district as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates are encouraged to submit a supplemental questionnaire for equivalency if their qualifications are not an exact match.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The district includes Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College, which offer programs for transfer to four‑year colleges and universities, career technical training, basic skills instruction, and community enrichment. The district promotes a diverse faculty, staff, and administrator community to foster academic excellence and inclusive educational environments.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.