Part-time Digital Media Arts Professor - Continuous Pool

Can you create and maintain a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students of diverse multicultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds? Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? If these questions resonate with you, we invite you to consider joining Clark College's Digital Media Arts Department.

We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding students toward the achievement of their academic and career goals.

Clark College is currently seeking to fill a part-time Digital Media Arts Professor position. The courses taught may include video and audio production, motion graphics and animation, and computer graphics, using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator. Courses may be conducted in a variety of instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and remote/online instruction.

The Digital Media Arts program is currently undergoing a significant curriculum revision, including the launch of new and revised coursework beginning Fall 2026. As part of this transition, the department is seeking to expand its pool of qualified adjunct faculty to support new and evolving courses, particularly in Adobe CC Software.

This part-time position is an ongoing recruitment in which applications are collected year-round. Applicants must be available to teach daytime and evening hours as program needs arise. Adjunct faculty may teach no more than five (5) courses per academic year.

Positions may begin as early as Fall Quarter 2026.

At Clark College, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

GENERAL FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Instruct classes utilizing techniques and knowledge of the discipline that facilitate student learning.
* Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department meetings.
* Keep current with digital media arts industry best practices and technical skills.
* Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques, including participation in Clark eLearning training courses.
* Work effectively with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
* Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Plan and teach courses in a student-centered manner, focusing on course- and program-level learning outcomes.
* Prepare a course syllabus including course requirements, attendance expectations, grading criteria, and appropriate college policies.
* Assess student performance promptly and regularly throughout the term.
* Communicate effectively with students via email and through Canvas.
* Attend at least three department and advisory meetings per academic year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Film, Video, Digital Media Arts, Multimedia, or a closely related field OR a Certificate or Associate Degree with ten (10) or more years of relevant industry experience will also be considered.
* Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
* Teaching experience in a college or university environment.
* Experience in course development, including creating course objectives and assignments.
* Experience teaching in various modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, Zoom, and/or online instruction.
* Ability to work effectively as a member of a collaborative team.
* Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

SALARY STATEMENT: Lecture hourly rate is $93.18, and lab hourly rate is $79.59.

Required Online Application Materials:

• Clark College Online Application, including names of three (3) references.
• Cover letter addressing experience and qualifications for the position.
• Current resume.
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application.

Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobS

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This is an on-going recruitment in which applications are collected year-round. Positions will be filled as program needs arise.

To contact Clark College Office of People and Culture, please call (360) 992-2105 or email recruitment@clark.edu.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted which includes a sexual misconduct background check as required under RCW 28B.112.080. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Please note that upon being hired, Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) require a Vocational Certification plan be in place prior to the first day of classes. Under the standard specified in WAC 131-16-070 through 131-16-094 Vocational Certification is a condition of continued employment for all professional technical education personnel.

Clark College does not currently sponsor H-1B visas.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact the Office of People and Culture at (360) 992-2105 or by video phone at (360) 991-0901.

SECURITY

The security of all the members of the campus community is of vital concern to Clark College. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the authority of the Security/Safety Department, policies concerning reporting of any crimes which may occur on or near college property, and crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be requested from the Clark College Security/Safety Department, (360) 992-2133 or security.requests@clark.edu. The most recent Annual Security Report, written in compliance with the Clery Act, can be reviewed here: http://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/security/report.php.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. Our Office of People and Culture supports individuals with their academic, personal, and professional development, as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.

Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, and Affirmative Action: Michelle Jenkins, Director of Labor and Compliance, 360-992-2317, mljenkins@clark.edu, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Baird 122, Vancouver, Washington 98663. Clark College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.

Clark College Office of People and Culture

December 30, 2025

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