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Writing Instructor

Employer
Hussian College
Location
Los Angeles, California

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Faculty Jobs
Arts & Humanities, Education
Position Type
Adjunct
Institution Type
For-Profit

Studio School, a division of Hussian College, Inc., is currently hiring for the position of Writing Instructor. Writing instructors teach courses in writing and critical thinking, lead discussion breakouts for story courses, and host writing lab hours. Studio School students are all storytellers, for which reason teachers are encouraged to use examples from popular media and demonstrate the importance of writing, critical thinking, and story to the media landscape. All Faculty report to the Department Chair. Faculty works closely with the school's administrators, academic advisers and administrative staff. Successful candidates are high-energy leaders with a passion for teaching and a collaborative style that promotes integrity, empowers vision, displays flexibility and inspires creativity. 

 

Duties include:

• Teaching semester-course(s) in area of expertise.

• Hosting Writing Lab hours.

• Establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.

• Instructing students individually and in groups; adhering to Studio School teaching styles; and using various instructional methods, such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations. 

• Administrative activities; such as, grading course work; participating in general curriculum development; maintaining and completing student records as required by administrative policy; preparing and administering written, oral, and performance-based tests; and submitting final grades in accordance with Studio School policy.

• Supporting the mission and core values of Studio School as a leader and representative. 

• Supporting departmental and school-wide expansion by championing the philosophy and objectives of Studio School and Hussian College.

• Executing other duties as assigned.

 

The following job requirements represent minimum levels of education, experience and competencies/abilities needed to perform this job successfully:

 

1. Education: Master's Degree in a related field is required, Ph.D preferred.

 

2. Experience:

  • Must have demonstrated experience teaching and a minimum of four years' practical working experience.
  • A personal relationship with writing and story.
  • Ability to quickly adopt learning management systems and education technologies, and experience utilizing technology to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Experience in film, television, and theater.
  • Knowledge/professional experience in the entertainment industry with relevant or current projects.
  • A strong record of achievement in creative work and the ability to demonstrate such upon request.

 

3. Competencies: Incumbent must (be) able to:

· Project a professional image and provide outstanding customer service

· Keep commitments, meet deadlines and achieve demanding results

· Organize and execute around multiple priorities

· Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

· Speak effectively to both large and small groups of people

· Prepare and conduct effective presentations

· Demonstrate excellent listening skills

· Cooperate and collaborate as a member of a team

· Excellent leadership and motivational skills

· Strong presence/history in the Campus Community preferred

· Strong training skills

· High ethical standards

· Eligible to be bonded

· Ability to travel as required

· Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to prepare and maintain records, correspondence, reports and other data · Embrace and demonstrate on an ongoing basis the Company’s core values of Continuous Improvement, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Having Fun.

 

4. Physical and Mental Requirements: Physical Requirements: This job requires normal physical mobility, including the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Normal hand-eye coordination; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and lift up to 40 pounds, is also required.

 

Mental Requirements: This job requires the ability to read, recall, write and understand information. This job also requires the ability to work under moderate pressure and to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

 

Environment: This job is normally performed in a clean, well-lighted, heated and cooled office area/classroom.

 

Note: The purpose of this job description is to document the Major Responsibility Areas (MRAs) and key Duties normally required of this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities or duties to be performed by incumbents. Associates are expected to follow all job related instructions and perform any other duties assigned by their supervisor(s).

 

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment, promotion, pay or place of work because of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability or age. Employment with the Company does not constitute a contract for any specific period of time and any associate is free to resign at any time, with or without a reason, just as the Company may end an associate’s employment at any time, with or without a reason. The Company will, in compliance with the ADA, accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.

 

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