Adjunct - Emerging / Digital Media

Job Summary

TITLE : Adjunct Faculty – Digital Media
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT : One Term
PAY RATE : Pay scale varies dependent upon level of education/degree.
CLASSIFICATION : Instructional
SUPERVISORS : Dean, Associate Dean, Director
Dynamic and Engaging Opportunity Awaits You!
Are you ready to bring your expertise to life in the vibrant world of academia? Join our team as an Adjunct Instructor at Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC) where innovation meets education in an environment pulsating with energy and excitement! LSSC Adjunct Instructors ignite the minds of our diverse student body through dynamic lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on experiences.
Join us in shaping the future of our students by fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment based on LSSC’s core values of Communication, Collaboration, Care and Celebrate!

The passion for your expertise is the catalyst to a dynamic educational journey for our students and their future success.

The Adjunct (Faculty) – Emerging Media position assists the Workforce Development department by providing subject matter expertise in delivering the Emerging Media / Digital Media / Video Production College Credit Certificate, future Emerging Media degree programs, and related credit courses.
Examples of courses to be taught include, but are not limited to:

• TPA 1380 Survey of Entertainment Technology
• DIG 2000C Introduction to Digital Media and Design
• DIG 2030C Digital Video and Sound
• DIG 2109C Digital Imaging Fundamentals
• DIG 2430C Digital Storytelling

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and carries out instructional duties, which maximize learning by students.
• Supervises students in accordance with program procedures, academic, and course related concerns.
• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with department expectations.
• Assists with registration and/or recruitment when requested.
• Publishes complete syllabus to students by the first day classes begin.
• Attends all scheduled or called meetings by the President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Deans, or LSSC supervisor, unless excused by the administrator in charge.
• Teaches all classes for the full period as scheduled.
• Evaluates student progress and achievement with clear methods presented on course syllabus.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records.
• Submit grade reports and other required data on or before deadline dates.
• Resolve discipline problems within sphere of responsibility.
• Assist and counsel students as needed.
• Utilize material and technology necessary to accomplish designated tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional methods.
• Regularly examine content of assigned courses and recommend changes to LSSC supervisor if needed.
• Complies with appropriate administrative rules/regulations and Board Policy.
• Participate in an annual evaluation process as specified by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

• Maintain continuity of communication with students, community, faculty, staff, and supervisors through timely replies to meeting, phone, mail, and email requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Adhere to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards and practices
• Ability to work various hours including nights, early morning and weekends
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, or off campus, as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• Transfer Credit Courses: Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline (Alternative credentialing based on experience and/or industry certifications is possible).
• Developmental Education Credit Courses: Bachelor’s degree in teaching discipline or related area.