Adjunct Faculty, Film & Media Arts

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) • Westlake, OH

78d • $942

About The Position

This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position in the Creative Arts department, specifically for teaching Film and Media Arts courses. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, as classes may be offered during the day, evening, and/or weekend. The instructor will be responsible for preparing and delivering learning activities, evaluating student work, maintaining attendance records, and being available for student coaching.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a media-related field.
• 2 years of recent professional experience in a preproduction/post-production motion media capacity.
• Strong diverse portfolio representing a professional level of media production and post production for purposes ranging between entertainment, business, documentary, training/tutorial, and/or marketing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
• Advanced communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a media-related field.
• Industry train-the-trainer certification in a relevant software.
• Membership in industry-recognized professional organization such as the ACE, ASC, DGA, PGA, SOC, ASA, or IATSE.
• 5 years of recent professional experience in a preproduction/post-production motion media capacity.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with a range of aspects of production, such as producing, planning, scheduling, scouting, camera operation/cinematography, lighting, sound recording, supervising or executing associated motion graphics, and delivery formats.
• Demonstrated proficiency in video editing, post-production workflow, and media-management.
• Demonstrated experience in writing/scripting for film or media.
• Familiarity with contemporary production environments, set operations, and set etiquette.
• Interest and knowledge in continued study of emerging digital filmmaking tools and technologies.
• Advanced-level expertise in one or more of the above-mentioned aspects of Media Arts/Film Production or Post.
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of Film and Media Arts courses.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations.
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines.
• Be available to students for coaching.
• Participates in periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College regarding teaching duties and training and development.

Benefits

• Part-time faculty position with a pay rate of $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU).
• Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree