Instructor, Digital Media Technology

Instructor, Digital Media Technology Guilford Technical Community College - 4.1 Jamestown, NC Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Pension plan Qualifications Content creation Bachelor's degree Classroom Teaching Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Figma Full Job Description At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive. Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college. Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare, and teach digital media technology courses in the areas of user experience (UX) design, user interface (UI) design, user research and testing, multimedia production, content creation, video production and editing, animation, and other topics related to digital media. The successful candidate will also be responsible for recruiting and advising students. The faculty member will collaborate with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum and provide necessary training and education. This person is responsible for facilitating the Digital Media Technology Advisory Committee and serving as a member, as well as recruiting industry professionals to join the Advisory Committee. Min Salary Mid Salary Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required Bachelors degree in digital media technology, user experience, human-centered design, multimedia, new media, or related fields. Education Preferred Master's degree in digital media technology, user experience, human-centered design, multimedia, new media, or related fields. Industry-recognized UX design certificate such as Google UX Design Professional. Quality Matters and/or ACUE certifications. Experience Required 3 years relevant industry or field experience in digital media, user experience design, user interface design, or user research and testing-related fields Proficiency with Canva for multimedia production and content creation. • Proficiency with Figma for UI/UX design. One year of teaching and/or industry training experience in digital media or user experience (UX) design project topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars Experience Preferred More than 3 years relevant industry or field experience in digital media, user experience design, user interface design, or user research and testing-related fields. Proficiency in 3D modeling and animation. Proficiency in Canva Affinity or other computer graphics software Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems KSA Required The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to: 1. Multi-task 2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College 3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments. 4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment 5. Communicate effectively 6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed) Reporting Requirements Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX Safety/Shooter on Campus Personal Information Protection Training (PIP) Ethics and Social Responsibility eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format Physical Demands Posting Type Faculty Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2026-056-REG Open Date 05/21/2026 Close Date 06/19/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Please include an online portfolio of digital media and UI/UX work