Faculty – Digital Media

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Compensation Based on Degree: Master's: $66,825.00, Doctorate/Terminal: $73,507.50

10 Month - 36 ECH (15-15-6)

Salary Admin Plan: Faculty (annual contract)

Faculty: Digital Media 

Location: Seminole and Clearwater campuses 

Initial Review of Applications: March 2025 

Expected Start Date: August 2025 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Videography, Web Design, Photography, or a related discipline. 
• Ability to teach in two or more of the following discipline specific areas: Videography, Foundations of Design, Digital Graphic Design, User Experience Design, Digital and Film Photography, Business of Digital Media, Emerging Digital Media Technologies (like AR, VR, immersive environments, etc). 
• Post-Secondary teaching experience beyond graduate-level teaching assistant work. 
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. 
• Full-time work experience in the field of digital media, graphic design, videography, web design, photography, or a related field. 
• Established academic or professional career with promise of development, and nationally or internationally recognized research and/or creative scholarship. 
• Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive and rigorous learning environment. 

In addition to the completed application, applicants must submit the following to the shared files section: 

1. Curriculum vitae or resume, 
2. Cover letter, 
3. A one-page teaching philosophy, 
4. Transcripts for all graduate level course work (unofficial copies are okay), 
5. 10 examples of professional work and 10 copies of student work (a link to an online portfolio is preferred)  

Applicant’s cover letter should speak to how the candidate meets the qualifications listed above. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please confirm all of the items listed above are included with your application.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Digital Media, Graphic Design, Videography, Web Design, Photography, or a related discipline. 
• 5 years of full-time work experience in the field of digital media, graphic design, videography, web design, photography, or a related field. 
• Full-time teaching experience. 
• Experience teaching lower division and upper division courses. 
• Management work experience in digital media, graphic design, videography, web design, or a related field. 
• Experience with Canvas learning management system. 
• Ability to work with learners from a variety of backgrounds, ages, and educational needs. 
• Experience with college service, community outreach, and recruiting activities. 
• Experience designing curriculum and courses. 
• Familiarity with various teaching methodologies and practices, ability to develop activities that enhance and expand classroom instruction, and a passion for student learning. 
• Quality Matters and/or ACUE certification. 
• Mac and PC literate. 

Expectations for Full-Time Faculty at SPC:  

A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction, coaching and student development. Secondary functions include assisting the College in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the college and continuing professional development.   

• Teach existing courses and develop new multidisciplinary undergraduate digital media courses relating to individual’s area of expertise 
• Candidate must address the needs of a large student population—varying in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation—through comprehensive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.  
• Effectiveness in academic assignment; service to department and college committees; and continuing creative and professional activity are required to achieve continuing contract and promotion.  
• Ability to contribute to SPC’s exceptional standards of student achievement through college service, teaching, and public engagement.  
• This is a 15-15-6 contract. Faculty will teach 4-5 courses in the Fall and Spring and 2 classes in the Summer. 

Knowledge & Skills Required for Position: 

Successful applicants for this position will have knowledge of: 

• Managerial principles and practices, 
• Academic program processes and advising, 
• Customer service principles, 
• Presentation principles and practices, 
• Computers and related software applications relating to digital media production, 
• Online instruction or technology enhanced instruction,  

Job Responsibilities:  

• Fosters academic excellence in teaching and learning.  
• Supports the community college philosophy through commitment to success of students with varying goals, backgrounds and learning styles.  
• Instructs students in accordance with college policies, procedures and approved curricula.  
• Uses out-of-class duty hours effectively for class preparation, assisting students and participating in department/college activities.  
• Serves the college through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the college in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects.  
• Supports college extracurricular functions.  
• Maintains currency in teaching field(s) through professional development and scholarly activities.  
• Demonstrates a professional, cooperative, and considerate attitude toward students, colleagues, and staff.  
• Performs related duties as required.