Information Technology - Digital Media

Job Level
Academic position
Job Category
Professor
Sector
  • Applied Tech (STEAM / Maker / CS / Design)
  • Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Digital Media
  • Information Technology
Position Description

The primary role of faculty is to serve as facilitators of student learning.  Faculty enhance the learning process through educational and discipline specific professional development activities.  Faculty advance the institution through participation in college, professional and community activities.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

FACILITATOR OF STUDENT LEARNING:  The teaching and learning process is a partnership promoting the exchange of knowledge and experience between teacher and student.  This process provides meaningful learning experiences enabling learners to develop their ability to solve problems, think critically and creatively, and communicate effectively while developing marketable technical skills.  Faculty do this by:

  • Providing instruction
  • Developing and revising curriculum
  • Providing a safe and inviting learning environment
  • Providing student evaluation and feedback in a timely manner
  • Participating in the assessment of student learning through program assessment
  • Maintaining accurate records
  • Using appropriate learner-centered instructional methods
  • Keeping current with the use of appropriate technology
  • Integrating the principles of workplace values in the learning environment
  • Maintaining equipment and materials in the learning environment
  • Preparing and distributing course syllabi
  • Scheduling and maintaining adequate office hours

 
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:  Faculty enhance meaningful learning experiences by:

  • Participating in professional activities
  • Collaborating with colleagues
  • Exploring innovative teaching, learning, and technology practices, and
  • Creating, implementing, and evaluating an annual, individualized plan detailing goals for growth in collaboration with the Division Dean.

SERVICE:  Faculty promote a positive working relationship through participation and leadership service to:

  • The students
  • The College
  • Professional organizations, and
  • The community

 

Qualifications

Faculty must possess a master's degree from a regionally accredited college in telecommunications, information technology, computer science, digital media or fine art, or related discipline.  Additional requirements are skills in graphic design including color theory, typography and digital media production techniques, including sound, video and digital photography.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience using Premiere, AfterEffects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, and 3D Studio Max in a Windows environment.  Experience in project management and working in teams is preferred.  A minimum of three years full-time related work experience in the field is required. Prior teaching experience, preferably in a two-year college setting, is preferred.
 

Employment and Benefits

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