Film Sound Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction to prepare students for transfer and employment.  With a strong foundation in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as student-centering practices, the Film Video program at CCA offers classes, certificates, and degrees in acting, directing, cinematography, screenwriting, producing and post-production.

The Film Video program seeks innovative, inclusive, and engaging instructors to teach Sound for Film/Video and Post Sound classes through dynamic and active learning strategies. Potential courses include: FVM 2008 – Sound for Film/Video and FVM 2048 – Post Production Sound.

The successful candidate must embrace and exemplify the college values of respect, collaboration, quality, access, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.   This person must be familiar with the issues facing film-video professionals today by having industry experience for CTE credentialing; be skillful in the use of technology in education; be fully committed to equity diversity and inclusion; and show passion for teaching and commitment to student success.

OVERVIEW OF CCA 

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote student success through engaging instruction, accessibility, and rigor.
• Embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in pedagogy. This includes the ability to meet the needs of individual students, cover inclusive topics, and incorporate diverse sources into the curriculum.
• Uphold the values of the college.
• Provide differential instruction with high expectations and support for students across a range of technical experience and expertise.
• Before the first class session, according to published deadlines, provide the department with a copy of the course syllabus.
• At the first class session, provide students with a syllabus for the course that includes all required components.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with student learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus.
• Conduct student evaluations of instruction in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grading of students in the college learning management system—MyCourses (D2L)—and submit required records according to published instructions and deadlines.
• Attend program/departmental/division/instruction-wide meetings as called by the Program Lead, Department Chair, Dean, or Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Participate in instructional professional development activities as required; instructors must complete a departmental orientation during their first year. 
• Participate in all departmental and college-wide assessment practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Content Knowledge Evidence – an Associate's (or relevant current industry license or certification), Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s degree with 18 discipline-related credits in audio for media, sound design, audio arts, sound production, music production, media studies, film or media arts from a regionally accredited college or university. 
• Experience using Avid Pro Tools
• Unofficial transcripts must be provided as part of the application materials. 
• Occupational Experience Evidence – for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, 2000 hours within last seven (7) years of paid and/or unpaid professional industry experience (non-teaching) in related field (1-year full time equates to approximately 2000 hours). For an Associate Degree or Current Industry License or Certification, 4000 hours within last seven (7) years of paid and/or unpaid professional industry experience (non-teaching) in related field (1-year full time equates to approximately 2000 hours).

The finalist must provide some evidence of occupational experience in the industry during the hiring process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BFA/BA or MFA in Audio for Media or Sound Design
• Avid Certified Pro Tools Specialist
• College-level teaching experience in audio/video/media
• Experience teaching in a community college setting
• Knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Willingness to learn about and incorporate the DEI framework into pedagogy.
• Ability to teach courses in-person at the Lowry campus.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary: Instructional hours will be paid at the current Instructor rate, which is $1213.00 per credit hour. This course is a 3-credit course (60 contact hours, Lecture Lab)

Position Specifics: Position is part-time. There are no insurance benefits offered with this position; however, other benefits associated with this type of position include a pension plan through the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association and eligibility to contribute to supplemental retirement plans.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter clearly shows how the applicant’s professional experiences align with the minimum qualifications, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.  

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist 

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office.  Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
• A copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.                
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.              
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.       
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.                
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by  the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.         
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer,Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.  

Colorado Residency Requirement: 

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora.  Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions. 

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:  

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. 

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success.  Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

 We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA. 

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at (303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu. 

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.