16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
2022-01-20
Faculty- Visual Communications Technology: Motion-Based Design/Animation (Tenure Track)
4.2
JOB
Date of First Consideration: February 28, 2022Salary Range: $49,150 - $73,660 dependent upon education/experience (with an additional high demand annual stipend). Shoreline Community College is dedicated to inclusive excellence in teaching and learning, student success, and community engagement. Shoreline serves the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities through the core themes of educational attainment and student success, program excellence, community engagement, access and diversity, and College stewardship. Shoreline Community College is a place of open inquiry and learning, with a campus that models ideals set out in our Community Standard*. We are committed to upholding a culture of free expression, as well as maintaining a supportive and respectful learning and working environments for all. The Visual Arts Center is a creative, nurturing environment for diverse students of all ages and backgrounds. Faculty and programs stress a comprehensive approach to fine arts, design, and applied media by focusing on creative concept, production workflow, and best practices in both business and technology through carefully designed course outcomes. The Visual Arts curriculum is designed with a cross-disciplinary approach to fine arts and visual communication design. Traditional and evolving approaches in a breadth of design and technology media, as well as exploration of current and future trends, are essential program features. The Motion-Based Design/Animation faculty member will be responsible for teaching various college-level Visual Communications Technology (VCT) courses to prepare professional-technical students for industry. The teaching assignment will include courses in motion graphics and related subjects. A portion of the teaching assignment may be in the evening program and online. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues, advise students, actively participate in the VCT Advisory Committee, promote the program to and seek input from industry leaders, assist with assessment of current instructional methods, develop programs and curricula including internship opportunities, and participate in Shoreline governance, department, division and campus-related professional activities. Faculty at Shoreline will have an array of students from differing programs in their classroom, including professional technical and university transfers. Shoreline seeks a candidate that can identify and mitigate the barriers to success that many students face, and be passionate about creating an equitable learning environment that supports success for all students. As such, candidate response to the supplemental questions below will be the first criteria of consideration.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in fine arts, visual communication, or related field.Two (2) years design or related industry experience, as well as and teaching/training experienceExperience using Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-standard softwareExperience in curriculum development and ability to develop curriculum for current and future technologies.KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as they apply to teaching, student support, and curriculum development. AfterEffects with Cinema4D Lite, 2D and 3D Animation, and Multimedia DesignHTML, CSS, and scripting and programming languages such as JavaScript, C#, C++.Design, time-based, non-linear and script-based animation principlesOverall knowledge of business-related skills within the visual communications industry such as contract- or project-based employment and current practices. SKILL IN: Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness.Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of Visual Communications Technology.Related fields such as broadcast design, visual effects, game/XR, game design, video production and editing, graphic design, typography.Experience with teaching, developing coursework online, and ability to use emerging technologies.Effective oral/written communication with individuals at all levels inside and outside the College.Adapting to a variety of teaching situations with students from diverse backgrounds/abilities.Developing/modifying curriculum both collaboratively and independently.Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.Connecting students to campus resources and support systems as appropriateEffective classroom management, including facilitating/navigating challenging conversations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: The College is currently in mixed remote operations environment, with some assignments completed in a fully online environment during this time. For remote (online) instruction, faculty will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. For on-campus in-person instruction, work is usually performed in a classroom/office space that requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Faculty typically use computers and media equipment in the work environment. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY: This is a full-time, tenure track position, with a 172-day annual contract beginning September 22, 2022. Salary placement determined by the number of qualifying years of teaching/work experience combined with educational preparation. Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President. OTHER CONDITIONS: Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@shoreline.edu. This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Associated Federation of Teachers Local #1950. In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.In addition, employment for this position requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination status or documentation of eligibility for a religious or medical exemption as of October 18, 2021 forward. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon offer of employment. This position is overtime-exempt. In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To be considered for this position, please submit the following: NEOGOV online application/profile Letter of interest addressing how you meet each of the qualifications Current resume Portfolio submission of 8-12 samples, or one show reel (link to candidate’s portfolio) with a range of work including time-based media/motion graphics and static work.Audio response to DEI requested examples via https://vocaroo.com/Written response to Discipline Supplemental QuestionTranscripts documenting degrees earned and relevant coursework (official required upon hire) DEI Supplemental Questions: Directions: Using the website at https://vocaroo.com/, create your verbal response to the questions listed below. Download the recording to your desktop as an MPEG Audio, titled as “LastName-DEIResponse-PositionTitle”Please ensure your recording is 10 minutes or less in length. Please ensure you fully address all bulleted requested examples listed below. Email the saved recording to disaac@shoreline.edu no later than 4pm on February 28, 2022. Your recorded response should include the following: Examples of your experience integrating culturally relevant and inclusive resources within assigned pedagogyExamples of your experience addressing instructional barriers to educational success for marginalized studentsExamples of your experience supporting diversity, equity, and belonging among employees or students in a higher education environmentQuestions regarding the DEI Supplemental requested responses can be directed to disaac@shoreline.edu. Please Note: Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application. *Community Standard Statement"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly ..." -- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.
Date of First Consideration: February 28, 2022Salary Range: $49,150 - $73,660 dependent upon education/experience (with an additional high demand annual stipend). Shoreline Community College is dedicated to inclusive excellence in teaching and learning, student success, and community engagement. Shoreline serves the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities through the core themes of educational attainment and student success, program excellence, community engagement, access and diversity, and College stewardship. Shoreline Community College is a place of open inquiry and learning, with a campus that models ideals set out in our Community Standard*. We are committed to upholding a culture of free expression, as well as maintaining a supportive and respectful learning and working environments for all. The Visual Arts Center is a creative, nurturing environment for diverse students of all ages and backgrounds. Faculty and programs stress a comprehensive approach to fine arts, design, and applied media by focusing on creative concept, production workflow, and best practices in both business and technology through carefully designed course outcomes. The Visual Arts curriculum is designed with a cross-disciplinary approach to fine arts and visual communication design. Traditional and evolving approaches in a breadth of design and technology media, as well as exploration of current and future trends, are essential program features. The Motion-Based Design/Animation faculty member will be responsible for teaching various college-level Visual Communications Technology (VCT) courses to prepare professional-technical students for industry. The teaching assignment will include courses in motion graphics and related subjects. A portion of the teaching assignment may be in the evening program and online. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues, advise students, actively participate in the VCT Advisory Committee, promote the program to and seek input from industry leaders, assist with assessment of current instructional methods, develop programs and curricula including internship opportunities, and participate in Shoreline governance, department, division and campus-related professional activities. Faculty at Shoreline will have an array of students from differing programs in their classroom, including professional technical and university transfers. Shoreline seeks a candidate that can identify and mitigate the barriers to success that many students face, and be passionate about creating an equitable learning environment that supports success for all students. As such, candidate response to the supplemental questions below will be the first criteria of consideration.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in fine arts, visual communication, or related field.Two (2) years design or related industry experience, as well as and teaching/training experienceExperience using Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-standard softwareExperience in curriculum development and ability to develop curriculum for current and future technologies.KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as they apply to teaching, student support, and curriculum development. AfterEffects with Cinema4D Lite, 2D and 3D Animation, and Multimedia DesignHTML, CSS, and scripting and programming languages such as JavaScript, C#, C++.Design, time-based, non-linear and script-based animation principlesOverall knowledge of business-related skills within the visual communications industry such as contract- or project-based employment and current practices. SKILL IN: Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness.Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of Visual Communications Technology.Related fields such as broadcast design, visual effects, game/XR, game design, video production and editing, graphic design, typography.Experience with teaching, developing coursework online, and ability to use emerging technologies.Effective oral/written communication with individuals at all levels inside and outside the College.Adapting to a variety of teaching situations with students from diverse backgrounds/abilities.Developing/modifying curriculum both collaboratively and independently.Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.Connecting students to campus resources and support systems as appropriateEffective classroom management, including facilitating/navigating challenging conversations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: The College is currently in mixed remote operations environment, with some assignments completed in a fully online environment during this time. For remote (online) instruction, faculty will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. For on-campus in-person instruction, work is usually performed in a classroom/office space that requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Faculty typically use computers and media equipment in the work environment. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY: This is a full-time, tenure track position, with a 172-day annual contract beginning September 22, 2022. Salary placement determined by the number of qualifying years of teaching/work experience combined with educational preparation. Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President. OTHER CONDITIONS: Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@shoreline.edu. This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Associated Federation of Teachers Local #1950. In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.In addition, employment for this position requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination status or documentation of eligibility for a religious or medical exemption as of October 18, 2021 forward. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon offer of employment. This position is overtime-exempt. In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To be considered for this position, please submit the following: NEOGOV online application/profile Letter of interest addressing how you meet each of the qualifications Current resume Portfolio submission of 8-12 samples, or one show reel (link to candidate’s portfolio) with a range of work including time-based media/motion graphics and static work.Audio response to DEI requested examples via https://vocaroo.com/Written response to Discipline Supplemental QuestionTranscripts documenting degrees earned and relevant coursework (official required upon hire) DEI Supplemental Questions: Directions: Using the website at https://vocaroo.com/, create your verbal response to the questions listed below. Download the recording to your desktop as an MPEG Audio, titled as “LastName-DEIResponse-PositionTitle”Please ensure your recording is 10 minutes or less in length. Please ensure you fully address all bulleted requested examples listed below. Email the saved recording to disaac@shoreline.edu no later than 4pm on February 28, 2022. Your recorded response should include the following: Examples of your experience integrating culturally relevant and inclusive resources within assigned pedagogyExamples of your experience addressing instructional barriers to educational success for marginalized studentsExamples of your experience supporting diversity, equity, and belonging among employees or students in a higher education environmentQuestions regarding the DEI Supplemental requested responses can be directed to disaac@shoreline.edu. Please Note: Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application. *Community Standard Statement"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly ..." -- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.