Instructional Assistant - Film and Digital Arts

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks part-time, on-call Instructional Assistants for the Department of Film and Digital Arts. The role supports in-person classes, with a maximum of ten hours per week.

Responsibilities include class prep, commenting on student work, and offering technical assistance as needed. Successful candidates will possess solid knowledge of film history, criticism, and theory, and may mentor students in writing or filmmaking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; at least 1 year of related experience.
• Completed degrees above the minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred qualifications include university film and digital arts experience, strong academic background in film or related arts, and a related Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with class preparation and provide feedback on student homework, quizzes, and exams in some courses.
• Provide technical assistance in other courses as needed.
• Serve as a writing or filmmaking mentor and support student learning in small group discussions.

Skills

Film history knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree related to film and digital arts

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Film and Digital Arts part-time, on-call Instructional Assistants work a maximum of ten hours per week supporting in-person classes. Successful candidates will have a solid knowledge of film history, criticism, and theory. Duties include such tasks as assisting with class preparation and commenting upon students' homework, quizzes, and exams in some courses, or providing technical assistance in others. Serving as a writing or filmmaking mentor, the IA may also employ experience in the cinematic arts to enhance student learning in small group discussions.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Record of working with university film and digital arts faculty
• Excellent academic background in film or related arts
• Bachelor's Degree related to film and digital arts
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Film and Digital Arts (568A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

On-Call

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $16.71

Benefits Eligible

This is a non-benefits eligible position.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

No

For Best Consideration Date

8/1/2025

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.