Faculty - Film Production MFA (Course Director)

Full Sail University; United States; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Full Sail University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Film Production MFA program at Winter Park, FL. The role focuses on teaching and curriculum development across on-campus and online formats, with emphasis on industry-standard practices.

Ideal candidates will hold an MFA (or terminal degree) and have at least four years of related experience, including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, or editing, with proficiency in industry software such as Movie Magic,

Formación

• The ideal candidate holds an MFA in Film, Film Studies, Film & Television Production, Film Making, or a terminal degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum four years of related and verifiable work experience in filmmaking or television.
• Proficiency with film industry software and standard office tools is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Teach both on-campus and online courses with a student-centered approach.
• Update curriculum to align with current industry standards and practices.
• Deliver lectures, assessments, and feedback to support student learning.
• Interact with diverse student populations and maintain professional conduct.
• Oversee associate course directors and lab specialists to ensure curriculum integrity.

Conocimientos

Film industry experience

Screenwriting

Producing

Directing

Cinematography

Editing

Pro Tools

Movie Magic

Final Draft

Avid Media Composer

MS Word

Excel

Keynote/PowerPoint

Outlook

Educación

MFA in Film/related or terminal degree

Herramientas

Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling

Final Draft

ProTools

Avid Media Composer

Descripción del empleo

If you're looking for the chance to learn, grow, and make a contribution to the community, look at employment opportunities with Full Sail University. You'll find your choice of career opportunities, great benefits, an environment that welcomes and values creativity, and a work experience that is both challenging and rewarding! In the Film Production Master of Fine Arts degree program, students learn the artistic, technical, professional, and academic aspects of filmmaking. The program provides aspiring filmmakers with the advanced creative, technical, and aesthetic knowledge and skills required to produce, crew, and package a professional feature-length or short film. This comprehensive program integrates the study of numerous filmmaking disciplines, including screenwriting, visual storytelling, directing, editing, and producing. Graduates of the Film Production master of fine arts degree program leave prepared for the professional film industry and are equipped with a range of technical and creative skills needed for career success. We seek candidates with industry experience in filmmaking or television, including writing, directing, cinematography, producing, and editing. Proficiency in software programs like Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, Final Draft, ProTools, and Avid Media Composer is a plus. Experience or knowledge of film theory and aesthetics is preferred. Course Directors may be required to teach both on-campus and online. All positions are full time, on-campus in Winter Park, FL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Create an environment of learning through effective teaching skills, maintain student-centered focus, and update curriculum to keep current and relevant to industry standards. Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and encourage active learning. Create learning activities, including assignments, tests, quizzes and labs, and assess student outcomes in a timely manner through effective assessment and constructive feedback to students to support the learning process. Perform lectures for campus courses, and hold scheduled virtual course meetings for online courses. Teaching will be conducted through on-campus and online delivery. Interact positively with diverse student populations; provide all students with equal opportunities for learning. Demonstrate a commitment to the industry, maintain knowledge and skill relevancy through continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan.

Other Responsibilities:

Adheres to the policies and procedures of Full Sail University Maintains strict confidentiality of student and company information Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization Adheres to company attendance standards Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversee associate course directors and lab specialists to ensure the integrity of curriculum and degree learning outcomes.

Competencies:

Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing for grammar and punctuation Detail oriented Ability to multi-task while working independently and collaboratively with other teachers and university staff Ability to interact professionally and constructively with students and staff at all levels in an immersive, fast paced environment

Education and/or Experience:

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of four (4) years of related and verifiable work experience and be required to hold a MFA in Film, Film Studies, Film & Television Production, Film Making, or a terminal degree in a related discipline.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None.

Skills:

Strong experience in the film industry is required. The industry experience would include screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, or editing. Proficiency in software programs like Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, Final Draft, ProTools, and Avid Media Composer is a plus. Experience or knowledge of film theory and aesthetics is preferred. Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint and Outlook. Working knowledge of professional practices and production techniques. Experience working in production, including but not limited to film, television or commercial production, with IMDB credits preferred. Experience in cinematography, art direction or sound is a plus.

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:

Work is performed in a recording studio, project studio, computer lab environment, or live event production facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with students, instructors, and support staff, and interact appropriately with computer systems, and audio, video, and lighting production equipment as necessary. May be subject to; bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.

Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mission

People from around the world come to Full Sail University to pursue their educational goals, and they share one thing in common – a passion for a creative future in the entertainment and media industry. Full Sail’s mission is to provide students with an innovative style of education, delivered by a staff of dedicated individuals, that addresses potential career opportunities available in an ever-growing, constantly evolving industry. We do this by developing unique curricula that combine elements of creativity, art, business and life skills, technical prowess, and academic achievement. Our education is delivered via immersive teaching methods, both in Full Sail’s real-world production studios and classrooms, as well as through our online learning environment. Every one of our degree programs is designed to provide students with knowledge and real-world experience that will help them realize their career goals in the entertainment and media industry.

Full Sail’s Unifying Principles

At Full Sail, we believe that what we give to each other and our students comes back to each of us individually and to the school as a whole. Therefore, we are totally committed to the individual success of each member of our staff family. As a staff family, we are dedicated to taking a sincere interest in the success of every student and client who comes through our doors.