Film Studies Assistant Professor

Posting Number: F00800
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary: $65,088 - $99,876 per year

Description of Position:
Diablo Valley College inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. DVC instructors close the equity gaps by fostering success among all students. To help further this work, DVC seeks a tenure-track film studies instructor to start in August 2022. We are looking for a colleague who will demonstrate discipline expertise and show sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students. We are looking for instructors who share a strong commitment to social and racial justice and who use or are inspired to use anti-racist pedagogies that close equity gaps by recognizing, understanding, and respecting the perspectives of all students. We strongly encourage those with historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities to apply, including people of color, non-binary and transgender individuals, women, and Indigenous people.

The successful applicant will be well qualified to offer courses in the area of film studies. Courses may include, but are not limited to: American Cinema, Film and Media Arts, World Cinema, and American Ethnic Cultures in Film. Experience with television studies, film editing, or film production is also desirable.

The typical teaching load for this position consists of five classes per semester. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities of community college students.

Inquiries:
Please send an email the DVC Office of Instruction with any questions at: sturnquist@dvc.edu



Position Status: Tenure- Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty
Department: D3032-Media Studies

Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College’s shared governance processes.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):

Master’s degree in film, drama/theater arts or mass communication;

OR

Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a master’s degree in media studies, English or communication;

OR

A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full time instruction in film studies;

OR

The equivalent.

If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e. you do not possess the exact degree listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application. Additionally, if you are unsure that you meet the minimum qualifications, please fill out the equivalency petition. You can upload this form in the attachment section.

Desirable Qualifications:
Highly qualified candidates will possess knowledge, skills, and experience that address the desirable qualifications below. Responses to the supplemental questions below allow the applicant to describe how they meet these qualifications.

1. Demonstrated commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in a community college setting.
2. Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist pedagogy, innovative transdisciplinary methodologies, and social justice practices.
3. Demonstrated ability or commitment to close equity gaps by effectively motivating students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.
4. Commitment to professional growth and development and to innovation and improvement of teaching.
5. Commitment to assuming faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop and teach curriculum in film studies, including aesthetics, history, and theory.
7. Experience creating a dynamic learning environment in a large lecture format class.
8. Experience or familiarity with online instruction.
9. Demonstrated ability or commitment in developing and maintaining a successful film studies program.
10. Experience with television or film production, screenwriting, and/or editing.

Job Open Date: 11/18/2021
Job Close Date: 1/2/2022
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: August, 2022
# of Months: 10

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/8155

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.





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