Job Details

Full-Time Film & Television instructor

Position Number: 6249474
Location: Gilroy, CA
Position Type: Communications - Film and Video

Full-Time Film & Television instructor

Gavilan College

Salary: $67,466.20 - $99,745.43 Annually

Location: Gilroy Campus

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 202500060

Department: Gavilan Television Series

Closing: 6/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit: GCFA

Definition

Full-Time Faculty (1.0 FTE)

Tenure Track with Benefits

Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Current Salary Range*: $67,419.01 to $99,675.65

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Film and Television Program:

The Film, Television, and Electronic Media program falls under the Fine Arts Department and is housed primarily in the Gavilan Television studio, which will be renovated this summer.

The Film & Television program offers an Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) in Film, Television, and Electronic Media as well as a Certificate of Achievement in Film, Television, and Electronic Media.

With a dozen different film production and film appreciation courses, the Film & Television program has consistently robust enrollment and continues to grow.

Through a hands-on teaching philosophy, our students learn by doing all the different jobs on set, creating news stories for the GAVTV News program, and participating in a summer feature-length film production.

Film students have opportunities to showcase their work through a Film Showcase event every semester as well as enter a 72-Hour Film Competition every winter break; we also host an annual awards ceremony to honor the best filmmakers in our program.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position is an educator who actively embraces building a Film & Television program to serve populations historically underrepresented and underserved in higher education. With knowledge of both the strengths embodied by our diverse students and the barriers they face, the ideal candidate is well-poised to teach, support, and mentor Gavilan students. The ideal candidate desires connection with students and the community beyond the classroom and works to foster cross-cultural and anti-racist media collaborations with Gavilan departments, student groups, and community organizations. In joining Gavilan College, the ideal candidate thrives as a faculty member continually striving to employ anti-racist pedagogy and develop successful strategies to inspire and retain historically underserved students.

Essential Duties

Teach 14-16 lecture-equivalent hours per semester.
The college offers day, evening, and online classes, and faculty will be required to teach courses as assigned which include dual enrollment, Inspiring Scholars, daytime, evening, hybrid, and online sections.

Create inclusive, student-centered learning environments that support the growth and success of diverse learners through thoughtful course preparation, effective teaching methodologies, and meaningful feedback.

Cultivate relationships with students to support their growth through office hours and regular interaction (both in person and online).

Create, assess, and update curriculum to meet the needs of diverse students in all modalities.

Actively engage in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives.

Contribute to campus committees and decision-making processes that support the college's mission and goals.

Participate in ongoing professional learning, particularly around anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Adhere to department, division, and district policies and procedures for faculty employees.

Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and student learning outcomes and provide feedback to students in a timely manner.

Develop and implement a variety of effective teaching and assessment methods including the use of computers and information technology to engage student interest and support for a variety of learning styles

Develop effective online course materials and build online learning communities that meet accessible online course requirements and Title 5 55211 Effective Contact Policy requirements.

Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance reports).

Continue in related professional career development throughout employment and remain current in the field through course work, conferences, workshops and other appropriate means.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

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

Demonstrated ability to develop and employ culturally relevant course content, anti-racist pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or from historically underrepresented groups.

Foreign Degree Holders: Please see the Application Process section below for important information regarding the evaluation of your foreign degrees.

Desirable Attributes:

Experience teaching college Film & Television classes.

Experience on professional Film and Television productions, especially creating commercials and PSAs.

Proficiency with live streaming events.

Experience with all aspects of news and journalism production.

Experience with online content creation.

Experience utilizing an equity framework to develop student-centered curriculum, assess student learning, and utilize support programs to increase student retention and success.

Ability to collaboratively envision and foster a thriving Film & Television program that offers a diversity of courses and engages students with the campus and community.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to conduct classes in a virtual learning environment using Canvas or other methods of remote learning.

Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility.

Strategically build support and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.

Teach through positive race-consciousness and embracing human difference.

Communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues (within discipline and college-wide) on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that would enhance the development of the department and college.

Application Process:
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please submit ONLY the following items directly through our Career Opportunities page at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gavilan:

Online application (all sections are required to be completed).
Two-page cover letter demonstrating how your background, experience, and future goals as an educator embody the ideal candidate statement on the job announcement.
- In crafting your cover letter, we strongly encourage you to respond to the prompt authentically and personally.
Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired for the position)

We value your unique experiences, knowledge, and expertise and encourage you to use your authentic, personal voice throughout the Gavilan College application process.

NON-DISCRIMINATION: Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823

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All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency by submitting the Supplemental Application for Equivalency. (Download PDF reader)

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS

For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.

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