Animation & Simulation Design Instructor

Position Title:

Animation & Simulation Design Instructor

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Animation and Simulation Instructor

REPORTS TO: CTE Dean-Technology

DEPARTMENT: Career and Technical Education

EXEMPT: Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Instruction, Career and Technical Education

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S)/Associate of Arts (A.A.), undergraduate or graduate degree in Animation and Simulation, Information Technology, AR/VR or similar field. A minimum of two years of related work or teaching experience. Must meet faculty qualifications as identified by the college and have three years teaching experience in the field assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

· Ability to create and facilitate student-centered environments.

· Understanding of and ability to work with academic, developmental, and transfer programs.

· Knowledge of contemporary and innovative methods of instructional delivery and curriculum development including the use of technology for instructional delivery.

· Ability to work as a team player in multi-cultural diverse working environment.

· Teach a standard load of 15 to 17 semester hours in Animation and Simulation courses; plan lessons to include industry transition; be active in recruiting, retention and student placement; work with advisory committee and college staff in maintaining an up-to-date and viable quality program. Provide a learning environment that supports student success, implement effective learning strategies and deliver high quality instruction.

· Implements the specific aims of the College and Department by

Participating in developing and implementing of campus and Department policies, procedures, and objectives.

Participating in developing, and implementing annual goals for the department.

Maintaining current credentials as required in respective field.

Teaching the number of class sections assigned according to Board policies.

Using teaching techniques that include the effective utilization of resources that motivate students to achieve their potential.

Providing necessary information about and for students. This information would include syllabi, attendance/grade reports, and class exams/ assignments.

Setting aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance.

Working a minimum of 37.5 hours each week on campus during the fall and spring semesters and verify monthly the hours worked.

Attending general faculty, division, and departmental meetings.

Participating in student/teacher and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences.

Developing personal and professional improvement plans in those areas deemed necessary as a result of evaluations.

Participating in staff development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual and the education profession but which do not interfere with teaching duties.

Serving on committees as appointed.

Participating in formulation, execution, and evaluations of departmental goals and objectives.

Participating in the selection of textbook and library materials.

Following the required institutional process for recording student attendance and identifying ‘no-shows” in a timely manner.

Participating in the establishment, assessment, and review of Student Learning Outcomes.

Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate authority.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will not have supervisory responsibilities at this time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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