Community College Faculty - Cinema Instructor

About the position

Minneapolis College is seeking a temporary, part-time instructor for the Cinema Program within the School of Design and the Arts. This is an opportunity for a teaching position during the Fall and Spring Semester of the 2026 - 2027 academic year that may be renewed for the following Academic year at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Design and the Arts. Dates of employment: Fall Semester 2026 (August 24 - December 12, 2026) Spring Semester 2027 (January 11 - May 8, 2027) Available courses in Fall 2026 Semester (6 credits total) Production 1: Introduction to Cinema (3 Credits) Production 3: Short: The Short Film (3 Credits) Available courses in Spring 2027 Semester (9 credits total) Production 1: Introduction to Cinema (3 Credits) Production 2: Cinematic Storytelling (3 Credits) Production 4: Portfolio (3 Credits) Please see program information about the Cinema Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Evaluate and assess student progress toward learning goals. Maintain consistent communication with students and colleagues Support the mission, vision and core values of the college Promote diversity and cultural competency Participate actively in the college community through committee work and inter-departmental collaboration Building and maintaining professional industry and community relationships Salary Range: \$43,067 - \$71,893 annually. Salary schedule placement is determined on the basis of education and experience and in accordance with the 2023 - 2025 Master Agreement between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess student progress toward learning goals.Maintain consistent communication with students and colleaguesSupport the mission, vision and core values of the collegePromote diversity and cultural competencyParticipate actively in the college community through committee work and inter-departmental collaborationBuilding and maintaining professional industry and community relationshipsRequirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Minnesota State credential field of Cinema.Education Requirement Bachelor's degree in cinema/film or visual arts or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 20 semester credits (30 quarter credits) in cinema/film or visual arts.Occupational Experience Requirement Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in the cinema/film field.Recency Requirement One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.Nice-to-haves

Community College Experience – two or more years of teaching experience in a community or combined community and technical collegeDemonstrated teaching in multiple modalities, including fully online and blended models.Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.Evidence of adapting classroom practice and pedagogy to meet the needs of students.Experience with the development of assessment strategies and practices across all levels: classroom, department, and college.Demonstrated willingness to participate through committee work and/or student activities.Demonstrated contributions to student growth and development through retention measures, student mentoring, and student activities.Benefits

11 paid HolidaysVacation TimeSick Timesix weeks of Paid Parental Leavelow cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles (\$250 - \$1500)a Pension Plan457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment optionspre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accountsemployer paid life insuranceshort and long term disabilityprofessional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents