Salary: $53.36 Hourly
Location : Stark State College – Main Campus (North Canton)
Job Type: Part-time Faculty
Job Number: 202300413
Division: Business, Engineering, & Info Tech Division
Department: Digital Media
Opening Date: 06/20/2023
Closing Date: 8/11/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Description
Instruction in traditional and non-traditional modalities; preparation of instructional materials; assessment of student performance.
Ideal candidates should have exceptional presentation and instructional skills.
The ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
Deliver student-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
Provide students with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabi
Design, administer, and grade examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus and as approved by the Academic Dean and Department Chair.
Complete as directed all semester and end-of-term responsibilities, including submission of never attends, early alerts, midterms, and final grades, copies of exams, attendance records, and all other designated materials to the Academic Office.
Consult with the academic area chair or other appropriate college personnel on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and college policies and procedures.
Respond to requests (e.g., from students, academic area chairs, department heads, committee chairs, Records Office) in a timely and thorough manner.
Essential Functions
Ability to use technology that includes mixing boards, live sound reinforcement, audio recording and editing software.
Ability to use/learn the college’s learning management system (Blackboard) and the master courses provided by the department.
Must be able to develop and implement innovative approaches to the learning environment to ensure student learning and program learning outcomes are met.
Must possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to function effectively and productively in team-based initiatives is critical.
Enthusiasm for teaching and continuous professional development.
Must be able to work effectively with a diverse student and college population.
Education, Experience and Licensure/Certification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) is required with a focus on general music, music production, music technology, or multimedia OR 18 graduate hours in related field with bachelor’s degree (or higher) in non-related field. Professional portfolio required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required
Experience in running live sound. Experience in studio multi-track recording. Knowledge of the following software: Presonus Studio One (or similar DAW)
Professional portfolio required.
In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.
Qualifi is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster – allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.
Checking candidates’ references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference®, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.
Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.
STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (S.T.R.S.)
State Teachers Retirement System
The (STRS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohio’s public educators. STRS is available to all faculty members. The College contributes 14% of the employee’s wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 14% of their wages toward the retirement benefit.
INSTRUCTIONAL FEES
All instructional and general fees for credit, audit, or non-credit courses offered at Stark State College will be paid by the College from the income of the College budgeted for employee benefits up to an amount per academic semester not to exceed such fees for six credit hours per semester.
A part-time employee may enroll in any section or course on a space-available basis. To qualify for this benefit, employees:
- Shall take the course(s) during a semester in which they are currently working.
- Shall have instructed a minimum of 8 credit hours or 13 CEUs at Stark State College or if paid hourly, worked a minimum of 320 hours before receiving this benefit.
- Must obtain the approval of their supervisor. Employees paid on an hourly basis shall refer to the minimum hours worked requirement to qualify for the benefit. The employee’s primary position during the semester the benefit is used determines the employee’s eligibility.
Eligible part-time employees desiring this benefit must complete an Instructional Fee Waiver form available on mystarkstate and must submit it to the employee’s supervisor for approval.
Instructional fees are available for IRS dependents of part-time employees. All instructional and general fees for credit, audit, or non-credit courses offered at Stark State College will be paid by the College from income of the College budgeted for employee benefits for dependents of part-time employees for six semester hours per academic year per employee.
Dependents of part-time employees may enroll in any section or course on a space-available basis. The student will be required to pay the processing fee and all other incidental fees associated with the course enrolled in each semester.
Dependents of employees classified as student workers, substitute workers, or seasonal workers will not be eligible to participate in this program. Dependents of part-time employees who are eligible for tuition waivers such as College Credit Plus, various scholarships and grants, and other such nonloan programs must use those funds prior to use of the Instructional Fee Waiver benefit.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for you and your household members, dependents living away from home, and parents & parents-in-law. Professional phone support is available around-the-clock, on an unlimited basis, offering you and your family members peace of mind that there is always someone to talk to, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Face-to-face counseling is also available, with up to 5 sessions included per problem occurrence.
OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Tax Sheltered Annuity Programs (403 b and 457).
AFLAC (Short-term disability).
Allstate, Liberty Mutual (Insurance options)