Part-Time Multimedia Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 208,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

STRS retirement plan

Job summary

San Mateo County Community College District in California seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach college courses in multimedia and web design, contribute to curriculum revisions, and mentor students during office and lab hours.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or higher with two years of professional experience (or an associate degree with six years); a master’s degree is preferred, along with demonstrated cultural competence and industry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or associate degree with six years of professional experience.
• Master's degree preferred; ability to relate to diverse student populations in equity-minded practice.
• Demonstrated familiarity with instructional technologies and current industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach college courses in multimedia and/or web design.
• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development.
• Consult with students during office and lab hours and maintain up-to-date knowledge of technologies.
• Perform other professional duties as required by contract and institutional needs.

Skills

Web design & multimedia tech

Adobe Creative Cloud

HTML5/CSS/JavaScript

Graphic design

Hands-on page coding

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Two years professional experience (or 6 years with associate degree)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Dreamweaver

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties And Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Teach college courses in multimedia and/or web design.
• Faculty are also required to assist in curriculum revisions and new course development, consult with students during office and lab hours, maintain expertise in current technologies, and perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs.

Knowledge Of

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

• Health and safety issues in labs and materials use
• Instructional technologies and multimedia development tools appropriate to the discipline
• Current industry-standard technologies

Skills And Abilities

• Skill in Adobe Creative Cloud applications (e.g., Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator), web technologies (e.g., HTML5, CSS, JavaScript), hand-coding web pages, traditional graphic design, and multimedia applications
• Industry experience in a design studio or freelancing
• Preparation to teach college-level courses in multimedia
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and various internet browsers
• Ensure consistent and appropriate assessment of student progress
• A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals
• Enthusiasm for, understanding of, and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
• Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills

Job Requirements

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Preferred

• Master's degree
• Membership in a discipline-related professional association
• Two years\' experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows. Applicants may select more than one form of equivalency but must provide applicable evidence for each type:

• Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise, or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.
• Academic Background Equivalence
• Related To Disciplines In Which a Master's Degree Is Not Generally Expected Or Available Or Where The Degree Is Relatively Specialized, The Employee Or Applicant Must Have Completed At Least 24 Semester Units (or Equivalent) Of Coursework In The Academic Field Being Applied For, And Must Possess At Least The Equivalent Level Of Achievement And The Equivalent In Breadth, Depth Of Understanding, And Rigor In Each Of The Following
• a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor\'s or Associate\'s degree, and
• a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.
• Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor\'s or Associate\'s degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information

Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District\'s telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers\' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community\'s diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District\'s (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses [phone]. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

Closes: 06/30/2027