Summary
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts VCUarts Cinema Program is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. The Cinema Program will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match our specific teaching needs on an as-needed basis. Given these criteria, this pool will only be assessed when an adjunct opportunity arises.
Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching courses in any of the areas of study offered by the Cinema Program. A link to course descriptions from VCUs Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at https://bulletin.vcu.edu/az/courses/cine.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be thoughtful and proactive members of the Cinema community and have a desire to work collaboratively with other adjunct instructors, students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds and experiences.
If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional level filmmaking experience on large- and small-scale movie projects. • Prior teaching experience. • Ability and desire to mentor and support student film projects.
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience as a professional filmmaker and/or expertise in support areas (i.e., G&E camera operator, sound design, art direction, producing, directing, production design, editing, etc.). • MFA, MA in a related field, or BFA, BA with additional training and/or professional experience that equates and/or parallels the artistic development expected in a terminal degree holder. • Strong oral presentation and communication skills. • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Application Materials
• Current CV or Resume • Cover Letter • A list of three current references, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses. References will not be contacted prior to applicant approval.
Salary Range
VCUarts Standard Adjunct Per Credit Rate
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
FTE Varies
Contact Information
VCUarts Human Resources artsh@vcu.edu