Part-Time Instructor, Film Appreciation

Position Summary

Mott Community College seeks a faculty member in the Film department who can facilitate student learning, improve student success, and contribute to the college's commitment to equity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will bring expertise to serve students from underrepresented communities and enhance their self-efficacy, sense of belonging, and representation in leadership roles.

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job

Faculty members in the Film department are responsible for teaching general education classes, including introduction to film appreciation, global cinema, or other non-production, theoretical courses covering narrative and non-fiction genres. They also engage in professional development, collegial responsibilities, and innovative teaching methods.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in film studies or nearly related field with 18 graduate credit hours in film theory or history.
• College teaching experience in film appreciation.
• Experience utilizing online support materials (digital resources and online course delivery).
• Innovative, flexible, and positive teaching style.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in film studies or nearly related field with 18 graduate credit hours in film theory or history.
• College teaching experience in film appreciation.
• Experience utilizing online support materials (digital resources and online course delivery).
• Innovative, flexible, and positive teaching style.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time.
• Must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis.
• Must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently.
• Must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.

Work Schedule

Faculty are required to maintain office hours and make additional provisions for student consultations as necessary and reasonable.

Additional Information

• Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only.
• This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters.
• Specific part-time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.
• If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio.
• Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Equal Opportunity Summary

The College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.