DIGITAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY FACULTY

BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, TX is seeking a dynamic Chair/Full-Time Faculty member to provide administrative leadership and instruction across the Digital Media Communication and Information Systems Technology programs, spanning digital content creation and multimedia storytelling as well as computer hardware, programming, databases, networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, and IT support — for a nine-month, non-tenure track position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Digital Media Communication or related field from a regionally accredited college, plus 18 graduate credit hours in one of the fields.
• Interest in alternative instructional delivery methods (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with digital media production tools and in reading, writing, and explaining code.
• Teaching experience in related digital media/IS/IT fields at the community college level.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership as Department Chair for the Digital Media Communication and Information Systems Technology programs, including course scheduling, program evaluation, curriculum maintenance, assessment/accreditation reporting, and faculty coordination.
• Develop and teach Digital Media Communication, Information Systems Technology (including programming, networking, database, and helpdesk/support coursework), and related classes using traditional and alternative delivery methods.
• Assist in advisement of students, helping them navigate program pathways and transfer applications.
• Serve on college committees and participate in summer teaching and administrative opportunities as enrollment dictates.
• Support the college’s student success initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Diversity awareness

Code reading/writing

Education

Master's Degree in Digital Media/IT

18 graduate credits

Tools

Digital imaging

Video production

Web design

Networking basics

Databases basics

IT help desk fundamentals

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brazosport - Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Masters Degree

Job Category: Education

Classification Title

Chair / Full-Time Faculty – Digital Media Communication and Information Systems Technology

Pay Grade Level

Faculty plus a Program Chair stipend

Pay Rate

Nine-month, non-tenure track position; salary follows approved salary structure; commensurate with education and experience; summer teaching and administrative responsibilities available as needed; excellent fringe benefits.

Division

Business Administration and Technology

Physical Demands

Able to traverse campus and classrooms; able to see, hear, and talk; able to drive to off‑campus locations.

Job Summary / Basic Function

Brazosport College, a two‑time Top10 finalist for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and Achieving the Dream Leader College, seeks a dynamic and innovative Chair/Full‑Time Faculty member to provide administrative leadership and instruction across the Digital Media Communication and Information Systems Technology programs, spanning digital content creation and multimedia storytelling as well as computer hardware, programming, databases, networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, and IT support — for a nine‑month, non‑tenure track position. This is an on‑campus position and does not offer remote work.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Reports to the Dean, Business, Technology, and Online Programs.
• Provides administrative leadership as Department Chair for the Digital Media Communication and Information Systems Technology programs, including course scheduling, program evaluation, curriculum maintenance, assessment/accreditation reporting, and faculty coordination.
• Prepares curriculum, including writing syllabi, developing new courses in digital content creation, multimedia storytelling, strategic communication, computer hardware and operating systems, programming, databases, networking, and IT helpdesk support, and selecting textbooks.
• Develops and teaches Digital Media Communication, Information Systems Technology (including programming, networking, database, and helpdesk/support coursework), and related classes using traditional and alternative delivery methods (face‑to‑face, online, hybrid).
• Assists in the advisement of students, helping them navigate program pathways, stackable credentials (e.g., Digital Communication Certificate, Digital Media Influencer Certificate, Information Systems Technology Specialist Certificate), and transfer applications.
• Serves on various assigned college committees.
• Summer teaching and administrative opportunities as enrollment dictates.
• Supports the college’s student success initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Digital Media Communication, Information Technology, Information Systems Technology, Computer Science, Software Development & AI, AI and Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited college, plus 18 graduate credit hours in one of the fields above.
• Interest in alternative instructional delivery methods, including face‑to‑face, online, or hybrid.
• Demonstrated ability in working with a culturally diverse population.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Other qualities, experiences, and skills that enhance one’s value to the institution.
• Proficiency in digital media production tools (digital imaging, video/audio production, web design) and in reading, writing, and explaining code, along with working knowledge of networking, databases, and IT help desk/support operations, as applicable to assigned teaching load.
• Exceptional employment or educational qualifications may be given special consideration as long as Southern Association (SACS) minimum educational credentials are met.
• Teaching experience in Digital Media Communication, Information Systems Technology (programming, networking, databases, or IT support), Web Design, Audio/Video Production, or related technical fields at the community college level.

Desirable Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Digital Media Communication, Information Technology, Information Systems Technology, Computer Science, Software Development & AI, AI and Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited college, that includes 18 graduate credit hours in one of the fields above.
• Three (3) years of non‑teaching, wage‑earning experience in digital media, communications, or a computer/information technology field (e.g., programming, networking, database administration, or IT help desk support).
• Prior leadership or administrative experience as a department chair, program coordinator, or team lead in an academic setting.
• Teaching experience in Digital Media Communication, Information Systems Technology, or related technical fields at the community college level.