Professor, Digital Media, Audio, and Graphic Arts

Please label all uploaded documents with your full name (for example: Jane_Doe_Resume ). This helps ensure your materials are properly matched to your application. If you are a currently active Polk State College employee, please create an account using your polk.edu staff email address. Our HR system will not recognize you as an active employee. Description Reporting to the Dean of Workforce Education, the primary role of this full-time instructional position is to provide college-level instruction and instruction-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable students' success. Working for Polk State College, you join a talented and dedicated academic community as they prepare tomorrow's leaders. Intended for an August 2026 start date. Essential Functions/Duties Teach courses in accordance with published course descriptions, schedules, procedures, and course outlines. Work with the campus dean, associate dean, department chairs and other faculty and staff as appropriate to assess and modify course and program goals, objectives, methods, and content. Conduct on-going evaluation of student progress and maintain records of student course/class performance. Prepare and submit grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required. Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy. Maintain a high level of expertise in the subjects taught. Other duties as assigned. The compensation (pay level) for this position is based upon the degree level attained and years of experience in the specific discipline (Step 10 is the maximum step for an incoming faculty member). Typical Qualifications Required Skills: Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction. Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and effective instruction. Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students. Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development. Working Conditions/Additional Information This position is an on-campus position located at our campus. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.) Weekend and evening work may be required. Position may be required to work during college closures (such as winter/spring break and inclement weather closures). Travel to seminars and conferences required. REQUIRED EDUCATION: Master's degree in digital media, advertising, marketing, digital communication, film, audio production, graphic arts, or other related media field. or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in digital media, advertising, marketing, digital communication, film, audio production, graphic arts, or other related media field. Alternative Credential: Bachelor's degree in digital media, advertising, marketing, digital communication, film, audio production, graphic arts, or other related media field. Five years of work experience in the field. Teaching experience is preferred. Supplemental Information Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered: A resume. An electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed). A cover letter or statement of teaching philosophy. Unofficial transcripts. Important Information If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship. To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application. Polk State College is a drug-free workplace. Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered. Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment. Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position. 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