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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POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director Student Success will be part of a team that is committed to providing comprehensive student success programming and other activities that support student professional development. The Assistant Director for Student Success, would work to help students discover, connect, and lead through their strengths, cultivating the skills and confidence necessary for academic success. This role will be responsible for the oversight of first- and second-year experience, and would also provide support to the Simmons’ Student Leadership Institute, in addition to developing new efforts to help students see their success. The Assistant Director would also work to coordinate Career Development initiatives as well. In this way, the Assistant Director would provide individual and group career coaching for career and academic major exploration to increase the retention and completion of our students. This position provides opportunities for career exploration based on career interests, career transition goals, and academic program and facilitates exploratory conversations when working with undecided/undeclared students. This includes extensive use of career assessments, development classroom presentations, and workshops that cover resume and cover letter creation, interview skills, job search strategies, career networking (e.g. LinkedIn), and career assessments. Additionally, the specialist will develop meaningful relationships with campus and community partners who have additional services that help meet student needs. This position would report into the Executive Director for Student Success and Career Development. and would serve as a part of other campus-level committees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist with developing and implementing the vision and goals of Student Success that increase student engagement and positively impact retention.
Assist in the development and promotion of a diverse array of successful programs and services that engage students in the areas of career, professional, and leadership development.
Serves on the leadership team for a comprehensive Falcon Summer Bridge team. To include setting goals and monitoring of metrics in collaboration with key Student Affairs staff; develops and maintains strong relationships with campus partners and ensures that needs are being met in the area of recruitment and outreach and program implementation.
Assist in the collaboration of faculty and academic departments on discipline-specific professional and graduate-school development efforts with a focus on high-impact practices such as internships, undergraduate research, and engagement with working professionals in the academic areas.
Conduct proactive outreach to employers and alumni in targeted industries encouraging them to engage with Simmons and establish annual targets for employer relationship management and engagement.
Provide leadership for the development of first- and second-year experience.
Utilize appropriate technology to support and evaluate student success and career development activities.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Student Success Center.
Will work closely with the Student Success team in the development, coordination and implementation of programming in the area of leadership development.
Represent Student Success/Student Affairs at special events, and other functions as necessary.
Serve as the College's representative at appropriate meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Superior listening and critical thinking skills and the ability to multi-task
Experience with data collection and reporting
Experience managing, supervising, evaluating and motivating staff
Candidates should have the ability to become knowledgeable of the range of varied student services available, enrollment services, academic policies, requirements, and procedures of Simmons College of Kentucky
Strong interpersonal/human relations skills essential
Experience in programming and event management
Ability to initiate and maintain professional relationships with diverse groups, demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population including low-income, first-generation, students of color, disabled, underrepresented, older and non-traditional, and international students
Must have excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
Must have attention to detail
Basic skills in productivity software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
Familiarity with or willingness to learn SMS and student success software
Ability to collect, analyze and report retention related data.
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent organizational skills
Ability to interpret and communicate university policies and procedures and associated federal and state regulations

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Student Affairs, college student personnel, higher education administration, or related field with demonstration of progressive leadership and responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Discretion and professional judgment
Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
Hardworking, flexible, and adaptable
Ability to work unsupervised and take initiative on projects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior and/or office work environment.
No or very limited physical effort required.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

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POSITION SUMMARY

Data management and analysis of database and systems architecture. Compile statistical data from various sources and analyze the results. Working with key stakeholders to design and implement systems and or solutions, while documenting process / workflows and systems requirements. The Institutional System Administrator implements and oversees complex computer and database systems for the College with the goal of increasing efficiency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Oversees database systems development and modification efforts
Designs and implements secure, efficient, and accurate databases
Maintains current and accurate knowledge of data storage and management best practices
Implement data configuration frameworks
Implement complex IT solutions by defining and analyzing system problems, while designing and validating standards and solutions
Ensures that database projects are completed on time and within estimated costs
Develops instructional manuals for systems and maintains documentation standards
Selecting and configuring the hardware and software for the systems and coordinating testing and processing changes throughout the college.
Identifies and resolves production and/or applications development problems related to the use of the student management system software or utilities
Gathers, organizes and interprets statistical data from the database to provide reports to, and answer questions from, upper management
Consulting with managers to determine what role the data and systems play in the college.
Effectively capture business requirements, map processes, and develop functional specifications
Brainstorming new ways to add more functionality to the database systems
Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

High level knowledge of SQL, and .Net framework/Core
Basic understanding of Linux and Windows operating system
Expert knowledge of and proficiency with computer technology to include Microsoft Outlook and Office (Excel, Word, Access, and Power Point)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical skills and data driven mindset to report on and optimize large data sets
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to think through and solve complex problems
Understanding computer languages used within databases
Understanding of database design and construction
Strong ethical background

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

An associate's degree in computer science, engineering or computer-related field of study with at least 5 years of experience with database management systems; OR Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience with database management systems.
Basic understanding of software design, implementation and SDLC
Understanding of Agile, water fall and hybrid development paradigms

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Technology Support Specialist will be responsible for providing technical expertise in the design, installation and ongoing support of instructional and administrative technology. Reporting to the Chief Technology (CTO), the Technology Support Specialist will be responsible for 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. The Technology Support Specialist also works collaboratively with members of the academic departments, faculty, and campus leadership on the appropriate and effective integration of technology into teaching, learning and administration. The incumbent will provide instruction, training, and resources to facilitate the use of technology in the classroom and across campus. May also assist in coordinating and directing all activities of technology support for faculty, students and staff on and off campus.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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 of instructions and support for software and equipment.
Develops documentation and training materials in various formats to support administrative and instructional technologies.
Provide monthly written reports detailing progress and updates on current projects, activities and ticket resolutions.
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 basic problem solving and assistance on various software applications and hardware systems for department users and/or the college community.
Performs routine technical assistance and maintenance duties while escalating the more difficult problems to Simmons’ MSP, using their Ticketing System.
Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrate effective written, oral and organizational skills
Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication 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 with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals across divisions and departments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Information Systems/Sciences, Data Science, or other related field with at least two years of experience.
Experience providing support within a higher education setting.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Excellent writing, analytical and organizational skills.

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