JOBS AT SIMMONS COLLEGE OF KY

JOB SUMMARY:

The Black Film Institute at Simmons College of Kentucky is seeking a highly qualified and dynamic individual to fill the position of Instructor in the Black Film Institute. The candidate will be responsible for teaching courses that cover a range of topics in Black Film Studies, including theory, application, and the history of film. The instructor should possess a deep understanding of the cultural, social, and historical contexts of Black cinema and be able to engage students in critical analysis and creative exploration within the field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach courses within the Black Film Institute
Teach on-ground, online, and evening classes as needed
Create a classroom environment where students are engaged and feel comfortable participating and learning at high levels
Adapt instructional content and delivery methods for different levels and types of learners
Prepare and deliver engaging research-informed lectures, facilitate interactive discussions, and lead practical workshops that encourage critical thinking and creative expression.
Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction that is meaningful and enhances student learning; create appropriate assignments that promote higher-order thinking; and use a variety of instructional technology.
Articulate high, achievable, and purposeful expectations and provide on-going, constructive, and encouraging feedback to students.
Provide time for student conferencing and tutoring, outside of instructional time.
Develop and update course syllabi, incorporating relevant and current scholarship in the field.
Provide guidance and mentorship to students, including advising on academic and career paths related to Black film and media.
Evaluate student performance through assignments, projects, presentations, exams, and other assessment methods; develop rubrics to assign grades that are fair and accurate.
Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and advancements in Black film and media, and incorporate them into the curriculum as appropriate.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the Black Film Institute’s courses and initiatives (recruitment, attending conferences, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Fine Arts in Film Studies degree or Master’s degree with 18 credits in Media Studies or related field from an accredited university.
2-4 years teaching at the college or university level, or equivalent industry experience.
Demonstrated experience in technological equipment pertaining to the film industry.
Strong interpersonal, observational, and communication skills.
Strong writing, analytical, research, and organizational skills.

JOB SUMMARY:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach courses within the Black Film Institute
Teach on-ground, online, and evening classes as needed
Create a classroom environment where students are engaged and feel comfortable participating and learning at high levels
Adapt instructional content and delivery methods for different levels and types of learners
Prepare and deliver engaging research-informed lectures, facilitate interactive discussions, and lead practical workshops that encourage critical thinking and creative expression.
Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction that is meaningful and enhances student learning; create appropriate assignments that promote higher-order thinking; and use a variety of instructional technology.
Articulate high, achievable, and purposeful expectations and provide on-going, constructive, and encouraging feedback to students.
Provide time for student conferencing and tutoring, outside of instructional time.
Develop and update course syllabi, incorporating relevant and current scholarship in the field.
Provide guidance and mentorship to students, including advising on academic and career paths related to Black film and media.
Evaluate student performance through assignments, projects, presentations, exams, and other assessment methods; develop rubrics to assign grades that are fair and accurate.
Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and advancements in Black film and media, and incorporate them into the curriculum as appropriate.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the Black Film Institute’s courses and initiatives (recruitment, attending conferences, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Fine Arts in Film Studies degree or Master’s degree with 18 credits in Media Studies or related field from an accredited university.
2-4 years teaching at the college or university level, or equivalent industry experience.
Demonstrated experience in technological equipment pertaining to the film industry.
Strong interpersonal, observational, and communication skills.
Strong writing, analytical, research, and organizational skills.

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General Statement of the Job:

The Department of Mathematics at Simmons College of Kentucky invites applications to fill a faculty position of Assistant Professor with a start date of January 2023. We are currently seeking a full-time mathematics professor, who will engage in modeling and mentoring relationships with students to join our team. We are seeking professors who have experience working with diverse populations, are driven by student success, evaluate student performance using a variety of measures, and are creative in addressing individual learning needs. The successful candidate will teach a variety of core and major courses within the Mathematics degree program. Additional expectations include academic advising, serving on academic and college-wide committees, and strong commitment to undergraduate education.

Simmons College of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (502) 776-1443.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach a full-time course load equivalent to 12 hours each semester
Teach on-ground, online, and evening classes as needed
Create a classroom environment where students are engaged and feel comfortable participating and learning at high levels
Adapt instructional content and delivery methods for different levels and types of learners
Develop and prepare students for assessments using a variety of measurements to address student and program outcomes
Seek additional resources, research materials and textbooks that are meaningful to students. Low cost or OER (open educational resources) textbooks are preferred
Use technology to enhance student learning and assessment
Develop rubrics to assign grades that are fair and accurate
Maintain office hours for student conferences and tutoring
Respond timely to communication from students and faculty
Advise students in the Mathematics major
Continue professional development in accordance with college expectations
Attend and participate in committee, department, and college-wide meetings/events
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson and/or AVP of Academic Affairs

Other Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate effective written, oral, and organizational skills
Ability to take initiative and thrive in a dynamic environment
Ability to effectively interact with traditionally underrepresented and at-risk students
Display collegial disposition and open to new ideas for improving processes
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Willingness to learn and adapt to change

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a relevant academic field from an accredited institution, with at least 18 graduate credits in mathematics.
One year of teaching at the college or university level or equivalent experience.
Computer and technology proficiency.
Strong interpersonal, observational and communication skills.
Excellent writing, analytical and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in relevant academic field.
2-4 years teaching at the college or university level.

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General Statement of the Job:

The Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) at Simmons College of Kentucky invites applications to fill a faculty position of Assistant Professor with a start date of January 2023. The successful candidate will teach a variety of core and major courses within the CIS degree program. Additional expectations include academic advising, serving on academic and college-wide committees, and strong commitment to undergraduate education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach a full-time course load equivalent to 12 hours each semester
Teach on-ground, online, and evening classes as needed
Create a classroom environment where students are engaged and feel comfortable participating and learning at high levels
Adapt instructional content and delivery methods for different levels and types of learners
Maintain office hours for student conferences and tutoring
Advise students in the CIS major
Continue professional development in accordance with college expectations
Respond timely to communication from students and faculty
Attend and participate in committee, department, and college-wide meetings/events
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson and/or AVP of Academic Affairs

Other Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate effective written, oral, and organizational skills
Ability to take initiative and thrive in a dynamic environment
Ability to effectively interact with traditionally underrepresented and at-risk students
Display collegial disposition and open to new ideas for improving processes
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Willingness to learn and adapt to change

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science or closely related discipline from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credits in related field
Ability to teach a broad spectrum of courses across the Computer Information Systems and Data Science curriculum

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or closely related discipline (e.g., Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics)
Three years’ experience teaching in higher education

Required Documents:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Teaching Philosophy - (500 words or less), should highlight how your teaching philosophy and practices fit the Mission and Values of Simmons College of Kentucky.
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation - All letters of recommendation should be professional references and at least one (1) from a recent superior. If you do not have those documents at the time of application, please note that "Recommendations will be sent independently." Recommendation letters can be mailed to Academic Affairs at the address stated below.
Student Evaluations (three classes minimum) - Student evaluations from the last year (at least three different classes)

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General Statement of the Job:

Provides instruction, training, and resources to facilitate the use of technology in the classroom and across campus. May assist in coordinating and directing all activities of technology support for students, staff, and instructors on and off campus. Reports to the Director for Information Systems and works collaboratively with members of the department, faculty, and campus leadership on the appropriate and effective integration of technology into teaching, learning, and administration.

The primary objective of the Technology Support Specialist is to provide technical expertise in the design, installation, and ongoing support of instructional and administrative technology. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, troubleshooting both immediate and non-immediate help calls, providing software training to groups and individuals, assisting in project plans, installing hardware and software, and maintaining technology equipment in all college classrooms, offices, and conference rooms. The incumbent will also be responsible for troubleshooting both immediate and non-immediate classroom help calls via Simmons’ MSP’s Ticketing System.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Work with Simmons’ current MSP to provide input in the development of a system-wide approach to support instructors and students with the use of technology supported teaching and learning. Investigates and disseminates information on best practices for technology integration, sources of information on trends, research and applications related to technology at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Manages account permissions, provides access and use instructions and support for software and equipment
Develops documentation and training materials in various formats to support administrative and instructional technologies
Consults with faculty and other department staff on the identification and implementation of appropriate technology and instructional strategies to meet student learning outcomes
Supports faculty in the effective and appropriate use of technology, including multimedia equipment and video editing software to meet curriculum goals
Performs other duties as assigned
Performs basic problem solving and assistance on various software applications and hardware systems for department users and/or the university community.
Performs routine technical assistance and maintenance duties while escalating the more difficult problems to Simmons’ MSP, using their Ticketing System.

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