Adjunct Instructor - US Film History

Adjunct Instructor - US Film History

Location

Washington, IA

Job Type

Adjunct

Division

Academic Affairs

Job Number

01590

Description

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JOB GOAL:

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,280 per credit hour.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: Kirkwood Community College seeks a skilled, enthusiastic individual to join our faculty to teach credit courses in Film and Cinema studies. Courses may include: Film Analysis, U.S. Film History, and World Film History. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge base in their discipline and teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Primary duties will include teaching assigned class(es)and communicating with department staff, students and faculty. Current class openings: US Film History – M,Tu,Th 9:40am-10:35am – at the Washington Regional Center – 1/17/23 to 5/9/23 Adjunct faculty play a vital role in instruction. Adjunct instructors are responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. Adjunct faculty bring with them a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences which serve to foster growth in the subject matter and enrich student learning. Adjunct faculty must evaluate, record, and report student achievement and progress in assigned courses in accordance with department, division, and college policies and procedures. Must be able to design and participate in assessment of student learning projects within the discipline, the department, and the college.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide instruction in discipline.

Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.

Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.

Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.

Ability to work efficiently with the regional director, students, and other faculty.

Ability to instruct students in the topics of and related to Film Analysis, Film History, and other Film Topics.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Film Studies or Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the Film discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS :

MFA or PhD in the subject or related discipline.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: [email protected] or the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: [email protected]

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here!

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Do you have a master's degree in Film Studies or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the Film discipline?

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Agency

Kirkwood Community College

Address

 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone

 319-398-5572

Website

 https:// www. kirkwood.edu