Adjunct Instructor - Digital Media

About the position

Utah Valley University is accepting applications for an Digital Media Adjunct to join our team. The Adjunct Instructor in Digital Media will teach courses in a field of study. Plans and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach courses in Digital Media.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individual and groups in classrooms and laboratories through using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Recommends students for advancement and graduation.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Assists counselors, department chairperson and or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adheres to these policies.
• Maintains desirable and safe laboratory and classroom conditions.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in the subject matter or a closely related area.
• Two years of teaching or closely related professional experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies, and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, and program development and evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate field of study.
• Knowledge of work experience programs (if appropriate for assignment).
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.