Adjunct Instructor - US Film History

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,280 per credit hour.
 
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 
Kirkwood Community College seeks a skilled, enthusiastic individual to join our faculty to teach credit courses in Film and Cinema studies. Courses may include: Film Analysis, U.S. Film History, and World Film History. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge base in their discipline and teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Primary duties will include teaching assigned class(es)and communicating with department staff, students and faculty.
Current class openings:
US Film History – M,Tu,Th 9:40am-10:35am – at the Washington Regional Center – 1/17/23 to 5/9/23 
Adjunct faculty play a vital role in instruction. Adjunct instructors are responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. Adjunct faculty bring with them a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences which serve to foster growth in the subject matter and enrich student learning. Adjunct faculty must evaluate, record, and report student achievement and progress in assigned courses in accordance with department, division, and college policies and procedures. Must be able to design and participate in assessment of student learning projects within the discipline, the department, and the college.
 
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

• Provide instruction in discipline.
• Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.
• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

• Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
• Ability to work efficiently with the regional director, students, and other faculty.
• Ability to instruct students in the topics of and related to Film Analysis, Film History, and other Film Topics.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.  

Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work.  Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

•  Master’s degree in Film Studies or Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the Film discipline. 

• MFA or PhD in the subject or related discipline.