Part-Time Instructor, Film Appreciation

Mott Community College; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Flint, MI, is seeking part-time faculty members for its Film department. Responsibilities include teaching courses like film appreciation and ensuring student success through effective learning facilitation. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in film studies or a related field and have prior college teaching experience. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to a diverse educational environment while engaging with students from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in film studies, or nearly related field with 18 graduate credit hours.
• College teaching experience in film appreciation required.
• Ability to integrate technology in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach general education classes in the Film department.
• Facilitate student learning and improve student success.
• Maintain office hours and provide student consultations.

Skills

Teaching experience in film appreciation

Ability to utilize online support materials

Innovative and flexible teaching style

Effective communication skills

Technological proficiency for teaching

Education

Master’s Degree in film studies or related field

Job description

Overview

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities.

As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students’ self-efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom.

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:

• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.

Specific Teaching Assignment

Faculty members in the Film department will be responsible for teaching general education classes, following the stated course objectives, content, and delivery. These courses may include introduction to film appreciation, global cinema, or other non-production, theoretical courses that cover narrative and non-fiction genres.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Master’s Degree in film studies, or nearly related field with 18 graduate credit hours in film theory or history.*
2. College teaching experience in film appreciation.
3. Experience utilizing online support materials (i.e., digital resources and online course delivery).
4. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
5. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
6. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
7. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
8. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
9. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.

* A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

1. The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
2. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
3. The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).
4. S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.

Work Schedule

Faculty are required to maintain office hours and will make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

Additional Information

Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Summary

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Title II, ADA Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this position?
2. CareerBuilder website
3. Chronicle of Higher Education website
4. HigherEdJobs website
5. Mott website
6. MI-HERC website
7. MLive website
8. Monster website
9. Professional Association website**
10. Professional Publication website**
11. Other website**
12. Newspaper**
13. Professional Publication**
14. Email notification from Mott Human Resources
15. Notified by current or former Mott employee**
16. Other**

* Please provide specific name of person or source below:

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a Master’s Degree in film studies, or nearly related field with 18 graduate credit hours in film theory or history?*
2. • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have college teaching experience in film appreciation?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have experience utilizing online support materials (i.e., digital resources and online course delivery)?
   • Yes
   • No