Multimedia & Interactive Technology Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Multimedia & Interactive Technology Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Salary: $95,003.00 - $120,004.00 Annually

Location: Mount Vernon, WA

Job Type: Faculty, Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Number: F26-003

Department: Workforce Education

Opening Date: 03/06/2026

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Position Summary The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Multimedia & Interactive Technology (MIT). The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional teaching skills, including those needed to teach effectively in an online or hybrid environment, a passion for the subject matter, enthusiasm about technological and pedagogical innovation, and a focus on high-impact practices that reach every student.

Candidates should be able and excited to teach a wide variety of courses in the department, with particular emphasis on video content creation and motion graphics, AI tools for digital media, digital and social media marketing, content management systems, user experience (UX) design, and marketing and multimedia analytics. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate may also be considered for leadership opportunities within the department, including the potential to serve as Department Chair.

Faculty at SVC respect and work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, an engaging learning environment, and a strong focus on improving success rates for all students.

SVC Workforce Education Faculty typically teach an equivalent of 15- 18 instructional units per quarter (3 classes) and College service. This position is expected to begin in Fall Quarter, September 2026. This position is based primarily at the Mount Vernon Campus; however, Instructors may be called upon to teach at the Whidbey Island Campus located in Oak Harbor.

About SVC: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Our equity goals align with SBCTC's Vision statement; "Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities."

SVCs commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.

SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services.

Mission: Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision: The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

The Location: Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe.

Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Guiding Principles: Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.

SVC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for non-native English speakers and other diverse groups. In so doing, we offer our students and community not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

Did You Know: Skagit Valley College is an innovative community college committed to offering inclusive access to educational opportunities, supporting student achievement, and engaging our community. SVC is nationally known for learning communities and support for high-impact teaching practices that improve the lives of our students.

We are committed to creating student learning experiences that foster equity and diversity to strengthen our local and global communities. We practice a high degree of collaboration among faculty, staff, and administrators to lead initiatives that advance student success and strengthen our increasingly diverse district.

We value student and colleague engagement in creating an equitable, diverse, innovative, learning-centered environment.

Skagit Valley College offers:

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban, and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Duties and Responsibilities Provide instruction in MIT courses, including video content and motion graphics, AI for digital media, digital and social media marketing, content management systems, UX design, and analytics for multimedia and marketing.

Teach online, hybrid, or classroom-based classes as required:

• Most MIT courses are currently online asynchronous.
• Some classes have limited enrollment, which may require instructors to cluster closely related courses.

Conduct ongoing development, assessment, and revision of curriculum that reflects innovative pedagogy and advances in MIT, particularly in generative AI.

Work collaboratively with SVC faculty from other fields.

Create a positive learning environment for students using multiple teaching methods to support and enhance student success.

Collaborate with other disciplines to increase enrollment and support student retention in the program.

Develop, monitor, and assess student learning outcomes and fully participate in the college's program review process.

Develop, assess, and analyze program outcomes for the purpose of program improvement and enhanced student learning.

Conduct program outreach by leading information sessions for prospective students, assisting with marketing and recruitment activities, and coordinating with high school teachers and administrators.

Plan, facilitate, and participate in advisory committee meetings.

Participate in unit, department, and other College activities, including College governance.

Contribute to departmental leadership as needed, with the potential to serve as department chair.

Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

All faculty at SVC are expected to meet the following faculty competencies:

• Instructional Excellence: Demonstrates (and sustains through professional development) instructional excellence by incorporating high-impact practices and subject matter expertise and drawing on college resources including technology, to create a learning environment that supports student achievement.
• Student Learning Assessment: Provides consistent, timely formative and summative performance assessment, promotes student self-assessment, and creates opportunities for student feedback to support student achievement and engagement.
• Program and Course Assessment: Contributes to ongoing program and course assessment activities and to the related development and revision of curriculum.
• Advising: Fosters relationship-based advising connections with students in support of student's academic and career aspirations.
• Service to the College: Participates in college governance, campus life and/or community relations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain partnerships and community connections.
• Engage students through innovative instructional approaches such as service-learning projects, project-based learning, and contextualized learning.
• Practice and adopt a variety of active learning strategies that facilitate student learning.
• Support students in accessing appropriate instructional and non-instructional services to facilitate student retention, completion, and academic success for all students.
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including interdisciplinary learning communities, and online and hybrid modalities.
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and other stakeholders in support of SVCs commitment to student success.
• Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, collaboration, and compassion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Digital Media, Marketing, Web Design, Computer Science, Digital Arts, Digital Photography, Digital Videography, Fine Arts, UX Design, Management Information Systems, Application Development, or other related field.
• Experience training or teaching adults.
• Professional experience in digital media, digital marketing, web design, UX design, web development, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of professional experience in digital media, digital marketing, web design, UX design, web development, or a closely related field.
• Master's Degree in a field related to Digital Media, Marketing, Digital Arts, UX Design, etc.
• Experience teaching online using an industry-standard learning management system such as Canvas.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools in professional and/or instructional contexts.
• Experience teaching any courses offered within the MIT department, including video content and motion graphics, AI for digital media, digital media marketing and social media marketing, content management systems, UX design, or data analytics.
• Three (3) or more years of teaching experience in a higher education setting.

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure, About SVC

Salary and Benefits: Initial base annual salary placement for 2025-2026 ranges