ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY

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Creative Media (Video Production)

Open Rank

Tenure-Track

Requisition # 2013000411

 

August 2013

 

 

Commensurate with qualifications.  This is a 9-month position.  Opportunity for additional teaching during the summer.

 

Send letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts (from university/college awarding degree), list of five (5) references and Candidate Release Form found at http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/employment/release_form.shtm to:

 

Human Resources

Doña Ana Community College

MSC-3DA, Box 30001

Las Cruces, NM  88003-8001

 

Review of applications will begin March 8, 2013.  Applications received after this date, may be reviewed.

Facsimiles or electronically mailed applications will not be accepted or considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Film or Video Production or other closely related creative media field.  Degree must be in hand by date of hire.

·         A minimum of 3 years recent (within the last 5 years) work experience in video production/graphics/multi-media field.  

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Community College/post-secondary teaching experience.

·        Demonstrated proficiency in HD digital video production, cinematography, HD video cameras and utilizing DSLRs for still and video.

·        Demonstrated proficiency in industry-standard video editing and compositing, graphics, animation, sound production software packages: Final Cut Pro, Adobe PhotoShop, AfterEffects & Premier Pro, ProTools, Maya, 3D Studio Max.

·        Experience with media evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs and delivery.

·        Experience in developing curriculum, measuring student learning outcomes, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing and improving student learning.

·        Endorsement of the teaching philosophy of DACC which supports a goal of success for all students through active learning experiences ad strong faculty involvement.

·        Demonstrated experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors, and the community.

·        Bilingual competence in Spanish and English will be considered an asset.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

·        Teach 30 credit hours over fall and spring semesters in one or more areas including: video production I & II, video editing I & II, advanced camera, visual effects and compositing, motion graphics.  Teaching assignment may include day, evenings, weekends, and or/multiple campus locations.  

·        Develop, revise and update curriculum in collaboration with the department faculty and director or chair.

·        May develop and teach online courses.

·        Instruct, support, advise and provide timely feedback to students in accordance with DACC policy and procedures.

·        Participate in and serve on department, division, and college committees, program advisory councils, task forces and working groups.

·        Maintain professional and academic competence and participate in professional development activities.

·        As appropriate, assist with cooperative education or clinical work site development and student placement.

·        Maintain office hours as mandated by division and college policy -  min. of 5 hours per week.

·        Function as advisor to students, both individually and as assigned to student clubs and groups.

·        Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits:  Group medical, hospital, and dental insurance, group life insurance, state educational retirement, worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, annual and sick leave.  Employee or spouse class tuition waiver.

 

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university's verification of credentials, verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check. NMSU/DACC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.