Film Production Teacher, Upward Bound Program
About The Position
Wilkes University invites applicants for an open Film Production high school enrichment teaching position in the Upward Bound Program for the summer session. Upward Bound is a federally funded Trio Program, which provides support to participants in their preparation for college and ultimately, in their higher education pursuits. The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the enrichment component of the program by introducing students to the fundamentals of film production, including but not limited to scriptwriting, storyboarding, cinematography, lighting techniques, sound design, and basic editing. Students will gain hands-on experience in both pre-production and production phases, working collaboratively to create a short film(s). Emphasis will be placed on storytelling techniques, technical skills, and the creative process behind filmmaking. Throughout the course, students will develop their own projects and participate in editing and post-production to create a finished film, which will be showcased at the end of the summer session. A Bachelor's degree in Integrated Media, Videography, and/or a related field is required. Experience working with high school students or in a college-preparatory program is preferred. Please note that this is only a part-time, temporary position with a competitive hourly wage. Dates run from June 22nd through July 31st, and classes are held Mondays through Thursdays. (1:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.). To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume, or curriculum vitae, and three references. Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Integrated Media, Videography, and/or a related field is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with high school students or in a college-preparatory program is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implementing the enrichment component of the program by introducing students to the fundamentals of film production, including but not limited to scriptwriting, storyboarding, cinematography, lighting techniques, sound design, and basic editing.
- Students will gain hands-on experience in both pre-production and production phases, working collaboratively to create a short film(s).
- Emphasis will be placed on storytelling techniques, technical skills, and the creative process behind filmmaking.
- Throughout the course, students will develop their own projects and participate in editing and post-production to create a finished film, which will be showcased at the end of the summer session.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
