Adjunct Associate Professor of Digital Media Pool

San Joaquin Delta College; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

San Joaquin Delta College is seeking an Adjunct Associate Professor of Digital Media to teach organized classes primarily in the Multimedia/Digital Media discipline. This role involves instructing courses, maintaining expertise in teaching methods, and evaluating student progress. Applicants should have an Associate's degree and at least 2 years of professional experience in Digital Media Production, with a sensitivity to diverse backgrounds. The position requires adaptability in teaching strategies and familiarity with digital editing software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional experience in Digital Media Production.
• Experience teaching postsecondary courses in Digital Video and Audio production is desirable.
• Understanding of students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach Digital Media courses according to approved outlines.
• Evaluate student progress and assist in achieving course objectives.
• Support curriculum review and assessment processes.

Skills

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Digital Media Production knowledge

Ability to adapt teaching strategies

Education

Associate's degree in any area

Tools

Digital editing software

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts, Humanities & Multimedia, the Adjunct Associate Professor of Digital Media teaches organized classes primarily in the Multimedia/Digital Media discipline.

Responsibilities

1. Instruct courses in Digital Media in accordance with credit course outlines approved by the Board of Trustees.
2. Maintain expertise in current teaching methods, discipline knowledge, and discipline specific technologies.
3. Assist students in achieving stated course objectives, evaluate the progress of each student, and notify students in need of counseling services and/or tutorial assistance. Track student learning outcomes and maintain corresponding records.
4. Participate in the departmental process of curriculum review, modification, and the assessment of student learning outcomes to make the program successful.
5. Support the Division Dean in cooperating with campus and community groups to provide programs, courses, and information relevant to the needs of the students and various programs.
6. Coordinate with other faculty in the selection of textbooks, audiovisual and other instructional materials.
7. Complete various reporting procedures as required for student evaluation, course reporting and budget development.
8. Assist the Division Dean in the preparation of required reports by providing requested information.
9. Attend various departmental, divisional and campus‑wide activities and events as required.
10. Plan and complete approved professional development activities each semester.
11. Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Division Dean and as outlined in Board Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in any area plus a minimum of 2 years professional experience in Digital Media Production.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience teaching postsecondary courses in Digital Video and Audio production.
• Experience using digital editing software for video and/or audio editing.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to different levels of student ability and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching strategies and techniques to students from different cultures and ethnic groups.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for one year. After one year, applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

Applicant Notes

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the “equivalent” provision.
• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is equivalent to the minimum qualifications listed above.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.
• Per AP 4115 State Authorization, Distance Education – Effective July 1, 2014, faculty members residing out of state will not be assigned to teach internet courses.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are required to complete and submit the following:

1. A San Joaquin Delta College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial or Official Transcripts from College/University

Documentation Notes

• Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to disqualification.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current San Joaquin Delta College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required anytime foreign coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are only accepted from NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators.