Media Production Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

MiraCosta College; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational institution seeking part-time instructors for the Media Production Associate pool. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and educate students across various campuses in California. Instructors will develop engaging instructional materials, evaluate student performance, and maintain a collegial environment while collaborating with faculty. The position requires a strong educational background, professional experience, and a commitment to understanding the diverse needs of community college students. If you are passionate about teaching and shaping the future of media production, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of related professional experience.
• Sensitivity to diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop instructional materials and assignments.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain course records.
• Provide assistance to students via various communication methods.

Skills

Teaching Methods

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

Media Production Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

Before applying, be sure to read the “Application Procedure” section below.

Posting Summary

Job Title: Media Production Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

Type of Assignment: Part-Time Faculty

Assignment Category: Temporary Assignment

The college is accepting applications to build a pool of instructors for possible future part-time assignments at all locations. The department chairperson or designee will review applications only if vacancies become available.

Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility. Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2025, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2025, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all associate faculty employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.

Associate faculty who have a fully online assignment with the District must reside within the state of California, but may live beyond two-hundred (200) road miles from their designated District worksite without requiring the exception detailed below.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Location: Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad, California

Minimum Qualifications:

The transcripts you are attaching to provide evidence that you meet the minimum qualifications below must state the degree title, major, and date awarded.

Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of professional experience directly related to this assignment;
OR associate’s degree plus six years of professional experience directly related to this assignment;
OR a valid appropriate California Community College Credential in the discipline area;
OR the equivalent.
AND have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organize and develop instructional materials including presentations, lectures, demonstrations, homework assignments, laboratory exercises and project assignments consistent with approved course outlines.
2. Provide prompt feedback on student assignments; evaluate student performance fairly and consistently; assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with district standards, policies and procedures.
3. Be available to students by telephone, email, course learning management system, or personal conference to answer questions and provide assistance in completing course assignments and projects.
4. Maintain accurate and complete course records as required by law, regulations and district policies and procedures.
5. Contribute to maintaining a collegial environment and collaborate with department chairs and other faculty to participate in developing policies, standards, curricula changes and other matters.
6. Stay current in academic or program discipline, including maintaining licensure, certification or continuing education requirements where appropriate.

Application Procedure:

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:

1. An application.
2. A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologies especially relevant to your teaching style and describing any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon submission of a current TB test clearance; proof of eligibility to work in the United States; fingerprint clearance; and submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential.