Media Arts Faculty (OYO)

Media Arts Faculty (OYO)

Job ID : 321506

Location : Phoenix College

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Salary Range

51,774 - $99,672 / annually, DOE

Grade

Work Calendar

9 Months

Funding Information

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06 / 30 / 2026 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

Maricopa Summary

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We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate program s, including two bachelor's degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia . In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development ( NISOD ). Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD :

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package :

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans : 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs :

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the Media Arts Area of Study. The candidate's primary role will be teaching courses in the following areas : Digital Media Arts, Graphic Design, Animation and Time-Based Media, and Illustration and Sequential Art. This role requires active involvement in student recruitment, academic advising, and sustained contributions to the excellence of the Art Program and the broader Visual & Performing Arts Department.

Additional Information

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06 / 30 / 2026 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

Essential Functions

Supervise and instruct students in a classroom setting, specifically Media Arts-related courses for students who are planning to transfer to a university or directly enter the workforce, as well as community members seeking self-enrichment opportunities.

Develop written syllabi / course outlines and course materials.

Actively recruit and retain students for the Art Program.

Maintain office hours to assist and potentially advise students.

Minimum Qualifications

Occupational Experience

Occupational Experience can be demonstrated in a number of ways, including Adobe Certified Associate (ACA), other official training documentation, a professional art portfolio, a letter from a gallery, or other documentation via letter or copy of publication

Desired Qualifications

1. Three (3) or more years of documented professional experience, as outlined in the resume, using and teaching four (4) or more media arts-related software programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Animate, Premiere Pro, or Blender

2. Three (3) or more years experience teaching Media Arts-related courses at the collegiate level

3. Professional experience in a wide range of media disciplines, such as graphic design, web design, animation, 3D printing, or illustration

4. Demonstrated experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and cultures

5. Knowledge of the philosophy and principles of a Learning College

Special Working Conditions

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

If you qualify based solely on the five (5) years of work experience in the field to be taught, unofficial transcripts will not be required.

MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before 07 / 20 / 2025 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.maricopa.edu / psp / MCPAHPRD / EMPLOYEE / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321506&PostingSeq=1

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