About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, DCC is part of the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. Recently honored among Campus Pride's Top 8 Community Colleges Leading the Way for LGBTQ Inclusion, DCC is dedicated to respecting individuality, embracing diversity and partnering with the community to achieve shared goals. The College welcomes applications from faculty and staff who share and are anxious to support the institution's values of Excellence, Access, Diversity, Collaboration and Accountability, and who are passionate about engaging with both students and the community.

Job Description:

Tenure-Track Full-time Positions in Communications and Media Arts

The Department of Performing, Visual Arts and Communications at Dutchess Community College invites applications for a tenure track position in Communications and Media Arts. This opening has an expected start date of August 2022.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with or teaching community college students and to those with an understanding and appreciation of the role of the community college in higher education. Preferred candidates should also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of assessment in course and program development. Candidates should have some experience in using instructional technology in classroom and online adaptations, and a willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and an understanding of how diversity impacts learning, and instruction is strongly preferred.

The typical teaching responsibility is four to five courses per semester that will include teaching classes in various technical areas of film production including short film production, television production, documentary production, audio and video editing. There is a strong possibility of an evening course assignment.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $56,554 - $73,531, and is commensurate with degree level and experience. DCC offers a competitive benefits package. This generous package includes medical, dental and vision, retirement options, paid leave, group life insurance and employee assistance programs.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications include an earned Master's degree (terminal degree preferred) in Media Studies, Mass Communications, Film or closely related field, some college level teaching experience, and relevant work experience.

Candidates should also be proficient in using and teaching Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Davinci Resolve, among other editing/film software.

Additional Information:

Faculty positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Dutchess Community College and Dutchess United Educators (DUE).Employment will require a criminal background screening.

Dutchess Community College is an AA/EOE employer. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY), in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

Application Instructions:

To apply visit sunydutchess.interviewexchange.com

Applicants for this position should submit a current resume and cover letter that clearly states how the candidate fulfills the required and preferred qualifications. Any materials not listed here should not be included and will not be viewed by the committee.

Review of applications will begin January 10, 2022 and will continue until position is filled. For best consideration, please submit materials by March 2, 2022.