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West Valley-Mission Community College District

Part-Time Digital Media Instructor (Pool)
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Position Number: 5219450
Location: Saratoga, CA
Position Type: Faculty

Part-Time Digital Media Instructor (Pool)

Closing Date:

Definition:

PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

The Department of Digital Media is seeking an experienced individual to teach graphic design and/or UX Design. BFA, MFA, MA in Graphic Design or related subjects from an accredited college or university is preferred. The required skill set includes: graphic design, typography, visual design for print and digital platforms, demonstrated industry experience in graphic design, digital media, UX design and related visual design fields. Candidates should have demonstrated ability for working in a project based learning environment.

Teaching needs may be in one or more of the following areas:

Graphic Design
Typography
Print/Publication Design
UX/UI
Portfolio Design

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment:

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, or evening. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT), AFT 6554.

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $34,143 - $49,337 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education & Experience - Possess any one of the following:

Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience; OR
Any associates degree and six years of professional experience; OR
A valid California Community College Instructors credential in the discipline; OR
The equivalent of the above.

AND

2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:

Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members area of expertise.
Work cooperatively within the college community.
Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741-2174 to arrange for assistance.

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.