Instructor - Integrated Media (Part-Time)

Mt. Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon seeks a media instructor to provide quality classroom instruction and contribute to students' learning and career development in media fields.

The role includes delivering engaging lessons, providing feedback, updating curricula to reflect industry trends, and promoting an inclusive, supportive classroom while collaborating with colleagues and engaging in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in fine arts or a related field.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom, etc.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in media-related fields in classroom, lab, or learning centers; provide comprehensive understanding of techniques and industry trends.
• Provides constructive feedback and guides students toward improvement; offers additional support via office hours, email, or calls.
• Prepares, distributes, and uses instructional materials including syllabi and media; integrate latest classroom technology when available.
• Contributes to curriculum development and alignment with industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Creates an inclusive learning environment that supports diversity and fosters student engagement and collaboration.
• Maintains equipment and facilities, ensuring security and proper use.
• Adheres to college policies and participates in professional development and division meetings.
• Convenes classes on schedule and designs, administers, and evaluates assignments and exams to assess learning outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adapt teaching methods

Organizational skills

Education

MA in Fine Arts or related field

MA + 24 graduate credits in fine arts or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Lightroom

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

Provides quality instruction, within a field in media, that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences.

Essential Duties

• Instructs students in media related field in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other setting; providing students with a comprehensive understanding of techniques, concepts, and industry trends.
• Provides constructive feedback to students on their work, guiding them toward improvement and growth in their skills. Provides student contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours to provide additional support and guidance.
• Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate; incorporate the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities.
• Contributes to the development and enhancement of curricula, ensuring alignment with industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Creates an inclusive learning environment that supports diversity and encourages student engagement, participation, and collaboration.
• Maintains classroom, laboratory, and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
• Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the College, departments or divisions.
• Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
• Designs, administers, and evaluates assignments, projects, and examinations to accurately assess student learning outcomes. Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
• Offers guidance and mentorship to students, helping them explore their creative potential and develop their artistic voices.
• Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
• May participate in professional development activities.
• May attend in-service sessions and division meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in fine arts or a related field OR a master's degree in any discipline and 24 graduate credits in fine arts or a related field.
• Proficiency utilizing relevant equipment and software (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom, etc.).
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Additional equivalent experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level or other professional teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with and inspire a diverse student body.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate varying learning styles and skill levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions

This is an onsite position. Work is typically performed in a normal office environment and classroom setting. Classes may be held during daytime, evening, or weekend hours. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. to move and set up equipment for classroom demonstrations.

Salary Placement

Initial salary placement for Instructional Load Credit (ILC) Instructors will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Initial salary placement for all other newly hired instructors will be at Level 1.

Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.