Digital Media Assistant Professor

SUNY Niagara has a vacancy for a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track Digital Media Assistant Professor. This position is contained in the Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching in lecture and laboratory settings and advising students throughout the academic year. Courses to teach may include Digital Audio and Video, Video Production, Digital Filmmaking, Introduction to Web Design, Media Arts Success Seminar, Digital Portfolio, and some courses in the Communication Studies program. All courses are taught in-person in Fall 2024.

Assignments are typically during the day but may also be during evening or weekend hours. The person will provide leadership, engagement, and discipline expertise in continuing to move the program forward in innovative ways. As a full-time faculty member at SUNY Niagara, successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence as well as provide program coordination, either immediately or in the future, depending upon experience. The start date of this position will be August 29, 2024.

Regardless of the modality of courses in the future, the selected candidate would need to be available to report in person on campus to hold office hours and attend meetings and events when needed.

Responsibilities include teaching 18 contact hours of lecture and lab per semester, student advisement, curriculum and course development, recruitment, coordination with transfer universities and potential employers for our graduates, consulting with an advisory board for the program, and participation in college and departmental activities. The person selected may be appointed as the Program Coordinator for the Digital Media AS degree and Web Production certificate programs. Teaching load assignments will be made based on the selected candidate’s experience, background, and institutional need. Serving as program coordinator would carry a three-credit load reduction per year. The successful candidate will only be required to work 162 days per academic year (August – May) and will be provided with a winter break from mid-December to early January, and a Spring Break for one week in mid-March.

In addition to the base salary, there are avenues to increase the salary by teaching overload, teaching summer courses, doing special assignments, etc. There is a tenure track pathway for promotion to higher level salaries of Associate Professor and Professor.

SUNY Niagara also provides phenomenal benefits including participation in the NYS Retirement System. Please visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/hr/benefits to view our benefits offerings. NCCC’s exceptional work environment fosters growth and personal fulfillment. As an employee, you can expect:
 

Work-Life Balance: When employees can balance their work and personal lives, they are happier, more productive, and better positioned to support our students.
 

Professional Growth: NCCC cares about employees’ professional advancement and development. You will have access to ongoing training, programs, and workshops. We support career growth and encourage employees to pursue further education.
 

Welcoming Culture: NCCC values the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice as they create a sense of belonging for our students and employees. We foster a collaborative culture that respects and appreciates different perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds which contribute to the richness of our institution. We believe that our diverse, inclusive community enriches the experiences of students and employees alike.
 

Meaningful Work: At NCCC, your work will directly impact the lives of our students and the region we serve. Our college is for all who are passionate about teaching and focused on supporting students. Our small class sizes facilitate engagement. You will shape students’ futures, prepare them for successful careers, and empower them to contribute to society. Your dedication and expertise will propel students to achieve their educational goals.
 

Become part of an institution that values employees, positively impacts students’ lives, and invests in its community.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Digital Media or a related field
• 1 year of full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• 1 year of professional experience in digital film and video production, including filming, editing, scripting, lighting, and audio recording and production
• Familiarity with the operation of Mac computers and software
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Experience teaching in a technology-enhanced classroom, and experience using a course management system such as Brightspace.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Digital Media or a related field
• Additional instructional experience at a community/technical college or four-year university with emphasis in teaching digital media courses
• A working knowledge of Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premiere
• Experience with web design and social media content creation