media specialist Dobson, NC
Surry Community College
Full Time
Dobson, NC
52599 - 35311 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Curriculum instructors will instruct within their area of expertise using college level measures to determine student success. Curriculum instructors will apply the tenets of critical thinking to subject matter and will demonstrate flexibility in teaching across educational mediums (online, hybrid, information highway, etc.). Curriculum instructors will participate in academic advising, college service, and professional development activities.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesI. TEACHING
a. Conducting in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar.
b. Creating correct, professional syllabi that meet Faculty Syllabus Checklist requirements.
c. Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that support the college’s general education requirements and Quality Enhancement Plan.
d. Meeting classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time.
e. Posting office hours each semester, providing copies for the Division Chair, and meeting all posted office hours.
f. Attending all mandatory divisional and college-wide meetings and graduation ceremonies.
g. Notifying the Division Chair as soon as possible in the event of illness or absence.
h. Maintaining alternative educational activities which students may use in the event of faculty illness.
i. Supporting and following college policies and procedures.
j. Assuming reasonable responsibility for security, maintenance, and inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
k. Preparing and submitting accurate and precise attendance rosters, student grades, leave reports, and other assigned documents when due.
l. Assisting in the selection of textbooks and maintaining updated textbook information.
m. Substituting for other faculty members as assigned by the Division Chair.
n. Participating actively in institutional effectiveness planning by identifying expected student outcomes, assessment means, and improvement strategies based on assessment results.
o. Properly submitting assignments and the resulting student artifacts when selected for college-wide General Education Assessment.
p. Preparing supplemental teaching activities, such as developing supplemental Moodle course sites, referring students for tutoring, consulting with students, and facilitating help or review sessions outside of class time.
II. ACADEMIC ADVISING
a. Providing accurate academic advising to students whenever needed.
b. Participating in advisor training.
III. COLLEGE SERVICE
a. Participating in activities that promote the welfare of the college, such as serving on committees, preparing accreditation reports, mentoring new and adjunct faculty, advising SGA-approved student organizations, recruiting for and marketing instructional programs, participating in faculty governance, revising curricula, or otherwise using the faculty member’s academic expertise and skills in the service of the college.
IV. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Participating in mandatory on-campus professional development activities.
b. Participating in college-sponsored professional development activities as class schedule permits.
c. Participating in professional development activities in the faculty member’s formally recognized area of expertise, such as attending or presenting at professional conferences, participating in summer institutes or short courses, auditing or taking graduate-level courses, and maintaining membership in professional organizations.
V. III. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND SAFE WORK AREA.
General Qualificationsa. Conducting in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar.
b. Creating correct, professional syllabi that meet Faculty Syllabus Checklist requirements.
c. Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that support the college’s general education requirements and Quality Enhancement Plan.
d. Meeting classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time.
e. Posting office hours each semester, providing copies for the Division Chair, and meeting all posted office hours.
f. Attending all mandatory divisional and college-wide meetings and graduation ceremonies.
g. Notifying the Division Chair as soon as possible in the event of illness or absence.
h. Maintaining alternative educational activities which students may use in the event of faculty illness.
i. Supporting and following college policies and procedures.
j. Assuming reasonable responsibility for security, maintenance, and inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
k. Preparing and submitting accurate and precise attendance rosters, student grades, leave reports, and other assigned documents when due.
l. Assisting in the selection of textbooks and maintaining updated textbook information.
m. Substituting for other faculty members as assigned by the Division Chair.
n. Participating actively in institutional effectiveness planning by identifying expected student outcomes, assessment means, and improvement strategies based on assessment results.
o. Properly submitting assignments and the resulting student artifacts when selected for college-wide General Education Assessment.
p. Preparing supplemental teaching activities, such as developing supplemental Moodle course sites, referring students for tutoring, consulting with students, and facilitating help or review sessions outside of class time.
II. ACADEMIC ADVISING
a. Providing accurate academic advising to students whenever needed.
b. Participating in advisor training.
III. COLLEGE SERVICE
a. Participating in activities that promote the welfare of the college, such as serving on committees, preparing accreditation reports, mentoring new and adjunct faculty, advising SGA-approved student organizations, recruiting for and marketing instructional programs, participating in faculty governance, revising curricula, or otherwise using the faculty member’s academic expertise and skills in the service of the college.
IV. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Participating in mandatory on-campus professional development activities.
b. Participating in college-sponsored professional development activities as class schedule permits.
c. Participating in professional development activities in the faculty member’s formally recognized area of expertise, such as attending or presenting at professional conferences, participating in summer institutes or short courses, auditing or taking graduate-level courses, and maintaining membership in professional organizations.
V. III. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND SAFE WORK AREA.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
- Ability to effectively present information to students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to apply mathematical operations required to tabulate student scores.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.
Associate’s degree in the field of instruction or a related field. Proficiency in various professional graphic design software applications for creating vector graphics and raster images, as well as desktop publishing applications. Proficiency in various professional digital media software applications for audio and video editing, 2D animation, interactive media design, UI/UX prototyping, and communication. Proficiency in web design languages and related technologies. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud.
Portfolio showcasing multimedia design including, but not limited to, web, graphic design, and video editing.
Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher in the field of instruction or a related field. At least two years experience teaching online classes. Experience using online meeting and collaboration applications to conduct virtual class meetings. Quality Matters Teaching Online certification.
Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsEstablished for each curriculum program. Contact Division Chair – Business & Information Technologies for specifics.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to sit.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40± pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
