Multimedia Arts Instructor at Berkeley City College

The Multimedia Arts Instructor teaches a range of classes in order to provide a thorough knowledge of web design/social media. Teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment. Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

• Provide class instruction in accordance with established course outlines
• Inform students via syllabi concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submit them according to published deadlines
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and promptly return them to students
• Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy
• Participate in faculty discussions on curriculum, teaching-learning techniques and teaching materials
• Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees
• Develop and revise courses in the discipline

The Instructor is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:

• Teaching, teaching preparation, maintenance of office hours and student advising, and maintenance of student rosters, class records and grade completion in accordance with District policy and procedures;
• Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development, evaluation and revision, and selecting appropriate instructional materials, and working with administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program;
• Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and District;
• Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current in discipline and teaching methodology;
• Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., working with administrators and other faculty, as part of course development and depending on need, by participating in an industry advisory committee for a program, working with inter-segmental education partners—such as high school, adult school and other colleges—and industry partners to design and implement effective basic skills curricula and career pathways in the discipline, etc.); and
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the College.

1. Possession of any Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND four years of experience in Multimedia Arts; OR

2. Possession of any Associate Degree from an accredited college AND six years of experience in Multimedia Arts; OR

3. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach courses in Multimedia Arts. (THE CREDENTIAL WILL NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TENURE) (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990); OR

4. The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures at our career site. Address for the career site also listed below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.)

5. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Expertise in basic Multimedia presentation skills (MAC and PC)
• Expertise in current graphic standards of web design, and ADA accessibility compliance standards.
• Command of Photoshop, HTML, Dreamweaver, CSS, PHP, WordPress and MySQL.
• Familiarity with (and preferably a command of) ActionScript and content management systems such as JOOMLA and DRUPAL.
• Expertise in the social media technologies such as Facebook, blogging, and Twitter (especially the technology aspect), and in data mining (3D statistical modeling).
• Familiarity with the current New Media configurations involving interactive narrative, algorithmic art, ambient intelligence, virtual reality and mobile phone games.

To apply for this position please visit our career site at: http://peraltaccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/671.

Required documents will include:

• Current resume of experience, formal education/training and qualifications.
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Copies of supporting credentials, if applicable.
• Copies of transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions

Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview. Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts.

Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) by the application deadline date.

Applications and attachments for this position will only be accepted through the online process. Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.