Adjunct Faculty - Entertainment Industry Technology
Location
Central Arizona College- Signal Peak Campus - Coolidge, AZ
Job Type
Adjunct Faculty
Job Number
TBD
Department
Creative Arts
Opening Date
09/19/2024
Description
Benefits
Job Summary
The Entertainment Industry Technology (EIT) Department is seeking part-time
adjunct faculty to teach music industry technology-related courses in-person
as a face-to-face modality at our Signal Peak Campus in Coolidge, AZ. The
courses have both a lecture and hands-on lab component and will require the
instructor to teach on-campus in a lab setting. Candidates should have
professional experience and technical knowledge of the following subject
matter areas which pertain to the applicable courses:
Maintaining and repairing sound and lighting equipment commonly used in
concert productions, including performing basic maintenance, preventative
maintenance, troubleshooting, soldering, wiring standards, calibration,
and testing of a wide variety of sound, lighting, and performance-related
equipment;
OR…
Rigging for theater and concerts, including single and double purchase
counterweight systems, block and tackle, cable and chain rigging, powered
hoist systems and portable scenic and lighting trusses
OR…
Live event sound reinforcement including the operation of basic sound
systems, including consoles, amplifiers, speakers, processors and
microphones, and advanced sound system setup and operation, in-depth
operation of program and monitor consoles, system equalization, flown
speaker arrays, and musical production considerations.
OR…
Concert and theatrical lighting, including basic design, color theory,
instrument types, power distribution, control, safety, and the proper
hanging, connection, focus, and control of instruments and accessories
such as gobos, color scrollers, mirrored fixtures, moving lights and full
lighting design and lighting instrument hang and focus for numerous
concert arrangements, specifically choir concert, band/orchestra, and
dance lighting. Topics include using computer lighting effects, color
scrollers, mirrored fixtures, and moving lights. Fieldtrips required to
off-campus area theatres to examine and evaluate an array of lighting
venues.
Applicants should be qualified to teach one or more of the abovementioned
areas of study, according to the established curriculum and learning outcomes.
Responsibilities
Teaching/Preparation/Evaluation
Teach assigned classes in accordance with college policy and in the
assigned locations and modalities, as directed by division chair or
program director.
Provide and present information, content, and context through lecture,
laboratory, recitation, seminars and/or other learning venues utilizing a
variety of teaching/learning styles as appropriate to the course content.
Employ a variety of assessment tools; evaluate grades and comment on
student work in a timely fashion in order to facilitate and ensure student
progress throughout the course.
Communicate with students as appropriate. This may include email, online
discussions, virtual chats within the Learning Management System, instant
messaging (IM), telephone and/or face-to-face consultations to provide
frequent feedback. Refer students to appropriate college and community
services when needed.
Communicate to students when and how you will be available to assist
students outside of scheduled class time.
Maintain records of student progress and performance; complete and return
required reports to the appropriate office by established due date.
Develop, prepare and evaluate instructional materials, as required by
chair or director.
Write and develop syllabi and course calendars, in accordance with college
policy.
Review and update course outlines and syllabi, and provide input on text
selection when appropriate, in cooperation with other faculty and
appropriate division chair or program director as necessary.
Collaborate with division chair, program director, other faculty and other
programs to review and maintain the integrity of the curriculum within
established college timelines or more frequently if necessary.
Assist in recruitment and retention of students through the development
and implementation of teaching and learning strategies primarily in the
instructional setting.
Additional Requirements:
Instructors will be required to take weekly attendance and enter
attendance into the college's designated system on a weekly basis.
Instructors will be required to issue grades in accordance with the
college's established policies using the college's established Learning
Management Systems.
Instructors will be required to use the college's e-mail system for all
college-related correspondence, and use the Learning Management System's
messaging function for correspondence with students.
Instructors must respond to student inquiries within a generally
acceptable timeframe.
College/Community Service and Shared Governance:
Recognize the goals and mission of the college to maintain a positive
professional and educational environment that promotes student success and
enhances community relations.
Professional Development:
Are invited to attend and participate in professional development
activities.
Cultivate development of instructional programs and knowledge of trends,
pedagogy, andragogy, and new technologies.
Participate in the evaluation process as defined by Policies and
Procedures.
The rate of pay for Adjunct Faculty for the 2024–2025 Academic Year is
$900.00 per credit hour.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field
OR
Associate's Degree and any combination of 3 years full time work
experience (or equivalent part-time experience at a ratio of 2 years
part-time = 1 year full-time) in the discipline. (For example, 6 years
part-time work = 3 years full time work)
OR
5 years full time work experience (or equivalent part-time experience at
a ratio of 2 years part-time = 1 year full-time) in the discipline. (For
example, 10 years part-time work = 5 years full time work)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Be current in subject area and possess the ability to develop, prepare, and
evaluate instructional materials that promote learning, along with the
willingness to utilize alternative teaching techniques and instructional
technology where appropriate.
Central Arizona College (the College) is committed to provide equal
employment opportunity in decisions involving hiring, evaluation, promotion,
advancement and discipline, and educationalopportunity to all applicants
and employees.The College will hire without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test
information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
This position is not eligible for health benefits.
Employer
Central Arizona College
Address
8470 N Overfield Rd /H106
Coolidge, Arizona, 85128
Phone
(520) 494-5589
Website
https:// www. centralaz.edu/jobs
