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Overview Instructor in Film and Media Studies (Part Time Pool) – Ventura County Community College District

Location : Ventura College, Ventura, CA. Job Type : Part-Time Faculty. Salary and other details follow below. Closing : Continuous. This applicant pool will be used to fill part-time Instructor in Film and Media Studies vacancies at Ventura College for the Spring 2026 semester. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to reapply to this pool to continue to be considered.

What You’ll Do Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contact / Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract / Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Where You’ll Work Ventura College has a long-standing history since 1925 and serves about 14,500 students. The campus is located approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, with a 112-acre campus offering views of the Channel Islands. More information can be found on the Ventura College website.

Who We Are The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) serves residents of Ventura County with three colleges : Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College. Programs include transfer-to-four-year institutions, career technical training, basic skills, and community services. VCCCD is committed to diversity and an inclusive environment for employees, contractors, students, and the community.

The District does not discriminate in employment on any basis listed in this posting.

Representative Duties Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher-order thinking through assignments in various instructional settings.

Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, higher education opportunities, lifelong learning resources, and study skills; refer students to support services as appropriate.

Observe and evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback in class, online, or during office hours.

Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes; align with department, college, and district goals.

Maintain current records of enrollment, attendance, progress, curriculum, and outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports.

Evaluate and select instructional materials; order materials to ensure timely delivery.

Revise and update course content in line with new theory and developments; update syllabi and assess measurable outcomes.

Participate in curriculum and program development; may participate in committees and meetings; may engage in articulation and matriculation activities; may provide work direction to others.

Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties as indicated in the job posting.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

Master’s degree in Film / Cinema and Media Studies, Film, Television, and Media Studies, Drama / Theater, Mass Communication OR Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND Master’s degree in Visual Studies, Media Studies, English, or Communication OR the equivalent; OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline. All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university. If you have completed your education outside the United States, review the Foreign Transcripts section for information.

Equivalency : The District recognizes that candidates may qualify by equivalency. See Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency and related guidance in the posting. An equivalency review is handled as described in the posting and may require supporting documentation.

Selection Process and Application Procedure Selection is based on complete application packets meeting minimum qualifications or approved equivalencies. Most qualified candidates will be invited to interviews. Please provide detailed education, training, and experience in the application.

Application assistance : GovernmentJobs.com support line at (855) 524-5627 (hours 6 AM–5 PM PT, Mon–Fri).

Required materials include :

Ventura County Community College District / GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application (all sections filled; resumes are not a substitute for the Work Experience section).

Cover Letter with : date, your name, position / location, your understanding of diverse student backgrounds, and how you will contribute to the VCCCD community.

Resume.

Letters of recommendation (optional).

Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable).

Complete official or unofficial transcripts showing degree title and conferral date; official transcripts required when hired.

Foreign transcripts evaluation (if applicable) with a full evaluation and copies of the evaluated transcript.

Starting salaries for Part-Time Faculty are posted and governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part-time faculty salaries range per semester per 10% load and may include pay philosophy details in the posted materials.

Accommodations Applicants requiring accommodations for the interview process should notify the Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview.

How to Apply To apply, visit the posting on the district jobs website.

For more information about the recruitment process, please visit the Academic Careers page.

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