Adjunct Faculty, Film & Moving Image (Cinematography/Broadcast)

Posting Details

Position Description

Posting Number 201200568P Position Title Adjunct Faculty, Film & Moving Image (Cinematography/Broadcast) Department School of Design, Arts, and Communication: Film & Moving Image Position Summary

Adjunct faculty in the School of Design's Department of Film & Moving Image are responsible for teaching courses in cinematography and broadcast production in the Film & Moving Image bachelor's degree program. Classes involve work in the craft, techniques and technologies of digital production.

Education/Experience

MFA in a related field plus teaching experience at the college/university level and at least three years of professional production experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Industry knowledge of current and emerging digital-cinema cameras

Industry knowledge of current and emerging broadcast production technologies and techniques Industry knowledge of professional lighting techniques and equipment

Working knowledge of a Black Magic ATEM Production Studio 4K switcher

Working knowledge of standard 16mm film cameras and Steenbeck editing tables

Working knowledge of one or more of the following editing applications: Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro X

Demonstrated teaching experience in the area of film and digital cinema techniques and technologies

Ability to read, listen, and communicate information and ideas through spoken and written language.

Ability to use various means of communication (e.g. telephone, computer, other electronic devices) to work with students, peers, and outside contacts.

Proven leadership and the ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds.

Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, to service, and to applying technology in the classroom are also required.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with students, peers, and professional contacts.

Ability to work in Blackboard or a similar online learning management system

Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of

force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time.

Essential Functions

Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, fieldwork, and course preparation; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies and practical exercises; reviewing written examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; and supervising independent study projects. Professional peer review is an essential feature of effective teaching.

Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours per academic year.

Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly.

Prepare courses in accordance with published faculty workload guidelines and departmental requirements.

Prepare and distribute course syllabi according to university and departmental requirements. Student advising includes time spent meeting with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.

Administrative responsibilities include writing syllabi, grading course work, submitting final grades.

Professional development activities include attending department or school meetings, collaborating with other instructors on course design and delivery, and attending other professional development opportunities offered by the University, School, or profession that enhance teaching and personal professional development.

Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.

Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as in the policy manuals.

Reports To Chair, Department of Film & Moving Image Quick Link for Posting https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/4364

Posting Information

Number of Available Positions 1 Work Location Owings Mills North Position Category Faculty Position Type Adjunct Faculty Months/Year 9 Hrs/Week 4 Hrs/Year 120 If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date 08/28/2017 Ending Date 05/11/2018 FLSA Exempt Payroll Monthly Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $1,191-$1,389 per credit/contact hour (subject to minimum enrollment) Benefits https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/ Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants Posting Date 06/07/2017 Closing Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement

Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a graduate degree in a field related to this position?

• Yes

• No

• • If you answered yes to the above question, please describe that degree (M.A., M.S., M.F.A., Ph.D, etc.) and the course of study you pursued.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have college level teaching experience?

• No Response

• 1 - 3 years

• 4 - 6 years

• Greater than 6 years

• Graduate Assistant teaching experience

• None

• • If you have had college teaching experience, please describe that experience, including a brief description of the courses you have taught.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience operating and teaching current video and digital cinema cameras?

• Yes

• No

• • If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience with video and digital cinema cameras, including the specifics of which cameras you have used and taught.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience operating and teaching 16mm film cameras?

• Yes

• No

• • If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience with 16mm cameras, including the specifics of which cameras you have used and taught.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience using Steenbeck 16mm flatbed editing tables?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience working in a professional broadcast studio environment?

• Yes

• No

• • If you answered yes to the above question, please describe your broadcast experience (where, for how long, the role you played, etc.).

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever worked with a Black Magic ATEM Production Studio 4K switcher?

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that this posting is to create an applicant pool for this position and there is no guarantee that there is an open position at this time. Please keep my application on file until the posting is closed.

• Yes. I understand and agree.

• No. I do not want my application to remain in the applicant pool.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Sample of Work
• Media Portfolio