Instructional AssistantRequisition ID
req33759
Working Title
Instructional Assistant - Film and Digital Arts
Position Grade
06
Position Summary
The Department of Film and Digital Arts part-time, on-call Instructional Assistants work a maximum of ten hours per week supporting in-person classes. Successful candidates will have a solid knowledge of film history, criticism, and theory. Duties include such tasks as assisting with class preparation and commenting upon students' homework, quizzes, and exams in some courses, or providing technical assistance in others. Serving as a writing or filmmaking mentor, the IA may also employ experience in the cinematic arts to enhance student learning in small group discussions.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
- All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications: - Record of working with university film and digital arts faculty
- Excellent academic background in film or related arts
- Bachelor's Degree related to film and digital arts
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Film and Digital Arts (568A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
On-Call
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $16.71
Benefits Eligible
This is a non-benefits eligible position.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
No
For Best Consideration Date
8/1/2025
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please upload a resume/CV and cover letting describing your experience and education related to Film and Digital Arts. Include details on your availability (days and times) to support classes, 9:00am through 9:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
