Continuing Education Instructor: Film Series
Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City)•Wide Ruins, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
MCC’s Continuing Education Division is seeking enthusiastic and experienced non-credit instructors with Film expertise to provide personal enrichment opportunities to members of our community. This position will have various teaching opportunities throughout the year and will be responsible for developing and delivering engaging and practical course content that enhances students’ personal growth and enriches their lives.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of film studies, cinema history, popular culture, or a related field, with expertise in one or more film genres.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage adult learners through discussion-based instruction.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to develop engaging course content for continuing education audiences.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Film Studies, Cinema, Media Studies, Communications, English, History, or a related field is preferred.
- Relevant professional experience in filmmaking, film criticism, film education, or media production is also highly desirable.
- Previous teaching, training, public speaking, or facilitation experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engaging Film Fanatics curriculum and lesson plans that explore film genres, storytelling, cinematic techniques, and cultural impact for adult learners.
- Conduct interactive classroom sessions on topics such as the anatomy of horror films, the evolution and science of science fiction cinema, and the analysis of superhero films and their influence on popular culture.
- Facilitate thoughtful discussions that encourage critical thinking, film analysis, and appreciation of filmmaking techniques, themes, and genre conventions.
- Incorporate film clips, multimedia presentations, and other engaging learning activities to enhance the classroom experience.
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that encourages participation from learners with varying levels of film knowledge.
Benefits
- Wide array of benefits to faculty and staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
