Adjunct Instructor Media Productions Robertson School (Rolling Pool)

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Robertson School of Communication at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks experienced, dynamic adjunct instructors to teach hands-on undergraduate courses in its Media Production sequence. This rolling pool will be used on an as-needed basis. The role is intended for professionals who bring industry insight and production experience and are committed to preparing students for media-related careers in a rapidly evolving landscape. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Instructors teach production, post-production, and sound skills using industry-standard practices, equipment, workflows, and software. They develop course materials and assessments, provide constructive feedback and mentorship, maintain familiarity with evolving production technologies and industry practices, and foster a collaborative learning environment emphasizing creative problem-solving, technical competence, and professional standards.

Applicants should submit a current résumé or curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing relevant production experience and teaching qualifications, and a portfolio or reel demonstrating expertise in media production, post-production, and sound. The salary is $1,487 per credit hour. The position is classified as exempt.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in media production, film and video production, communication, digital media, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated professional or equivalent applied experience in media production, post-production, and sound.
• Proficiency with industry-standard video editing and post-production software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, and Adobe After Effects.
• Practical knowledge of production equipment, including cameras, lighting systems, microphones, audio recorders, and related production technologies.
• Ability to teach technical concepts and workflows clearly and effectively to undergraduate students with varying levels of experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so.

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching, training, or mentoring experience.
• Experience supervising student productions or guiding projects from pre-production through post-production.
• Knowledge of sound design, audio mixing, color correction, motion graphics, and contemporary digital production workflows.
• Experience producing a range of audiovisual content, such as short films, documentaries, promotional videos, interviews, or studio productions.
• A professional portfolio or body of work demonstrating production expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate media production courses, incorporating industry-standard practices, equipment, and workflows.
• Provide instruction in production techniques, including camera operation, lighting, composition, and audiovisual storytelling.
• Teach post-production skills, including video editing, media organization, workflow management, and finishing techniques using industry-standard software.
• Provide instruction in sound recording, microphone selection and placement, audio editing, sound design, mixing, and integration of sound with visual media.
• Develop course materials, assignments, demonstrations, and assessments that support course learning outcomes and student skill development.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to students as they develop technical proficiency, creative judgment, and professional production practices.
• Maintain familiarity with current production technologies, software, and evolving industry practices.
• Support a collaborative learning environment emphasizing creative problem-solving, technical competence, and professional standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level