Film Production Instructor, (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

San Francisco Community College District; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 2,200 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco Community College District seeks a part-time, temporary Film Production Instructor to teach in the Cinema Department on the Ocean campus. The role includes delivering courses such as Basic Film Production, Cinematography & Lighting, and related non-instructional work in the Equipment Issue Room.

The position requires developing engaging lessons for on-campus and lab settings and contributing to student learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of related work experience or Associate Degree with 6 years of related work experience, or education equivalency.
• Desirable qualifications include MFA or MA in Cinema/Film Production and 3+ years of teaching experience in post-secondary education.
• Experience with multiple film production roles and knowledge of film equipment and editing software (Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve).
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS for course materials and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person on Ocean campus in courses such as Basic Film Production, Cinematography & Lighting, or work in Equipment Issue Room.
• Design instructional activities and assessments for online, hybrid, and in-person modalities.
• Collaborate to develop and assess Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and surveys.
• Teach according to departmental outlines and promote student learning outcomes.
• Participate in department meetings, program review, and curriculum discussions as schedule permits.
• Maintain industry contacts and stay current with production technologies.
• Support inclusive, anti-racist pedagogy and diversity training.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and DI/DEI initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Job description

Film Production Instructor, (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

San Francisco Community College District

Position Number: AC00263P

Job Close Date: 10/01/2027

Campus:

Salary (Applicant View):

Compensation is determined in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for Pay-by-workload assignments. The workload compensation upon entry currently ranges from $2,163.36 to $3,302.80 per workload unit, depending upon pl

Position Description:

The Cinema Department is seeking enthusiastic and qualified candidates to teach one or more production courses and/or non-instructional assignment in our equipment Issue Room/Mac Lab. At this time, the department has a particular need for a temporary instructor in Basic Film Production, Cinematography & Lighting and applicants interested working in our Issue Room.

As part of the application, applicants must clearly indicate which one or more of the department's teaching areas they wish to be considered for and if they are interested in working in the Issue Room. Applicants will be considered only for the course(s) they explicitly identify. Applicants must select specific course(s) from those listed in the Job Duties below and, in a detailed letter of interest, explain how their qualifications, professional experience, and teaching background prepare them to teach the selected course(s) and/or work in the Equipment Issue Room.

Job Duties:

• 1. Teach in-person on Ocean campus in one or more of the following post-secondary level courses and/or Non-Instructional Assignment in the department's Equipment Issue Room:
• CINE 24 Basic Film Production
• CINE 25 Narrative Filmmaking
• CINE 30 Production Planning
• CINE 40 Professional Development & Film Exhibition
• CINE 54 Cinematography & Lighting
• CINE 56 Introduction to Digital Film Editing
• CINE 57 Experimental Filmmaking
• CINE 60 Sound for Motion Pictures I
• CINE 61 Sound for Motion Pictures II
• CINE 72 Documentary Pre-Production
• CINE 74 Advanced Cinematography & Lighting
• CINE 75A Introduction to Screenwriting
• CINE 75B/C Intermediate/Advanced Screenwriting
• CINE 126 Documentary Filmmaking
• CINE 131 Intro to Directing
• CINE 136 Special Effects
• CINE 170 Film/Video Work Experience
• Non-Instructional Assignment in the Issue Room
• 2. Design and implement instructional activities and assessments for courses offered in online, hybrid and/or in-person modalities in lecture and lab formats. Courses should promote student learning and achievement equitably, in accordance with approved department course outlines and curriculum.
• 3. Collaborate with department colleagues to develop, assess, and report Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and surveys in accordance with department needs and college requirements.
• 4. Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities that promote achievement of student learning outcomes.
• 5. May support instruction-related activities by participating in meetings, program review, curriculum, assessment, and industry advisory meetings as time and schedule permit.
• 6. Maintain industry contact; keep abreast of evolving technologies, and share information and insights with the department.
• 7. Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.
• 8. Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist pedagogy.
• 9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• 2. Earned Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent foreign degree, plus two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT;
• OR
• Earned Associate Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent foreign degree, plus six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT.

[If you would like to claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement, the "Faculty Equivalency Application From" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

Desirable Qualifications:

• 1. MFA or MA in Cinema or Film Production.
• 2. Three or more years (6 semesters/9 quarters) of teaching experience with an emphasis in audio, film/video or multimedia production, in an accredited post-secondary institution. Graduate teaching assistantships or the equivalent may be considered as experience.
• 3. Experience in two or more crew roles for film, commercial or series projects that have theatrical, broadcast, streaming, and/or festival distribution.
• 4. Experience/familiarity with film equipment inventory systems; experience operating/handling professional cameras (film and digital), lighting, and audio systems; experience troubleshooting industry standard software (ProTools, Adobe Premiere, Da Vinci Resolve Pro, etc.) in a Mac environment; and/or experience in an equipment issue room or rental house environment supporting instruction or industry using WebCheckout or industry standard inventory management/checkout system.
• 5. Maintain a professional network in the industry and keeps up to date with technology updates/issues impacting production methods and applications.
• 6. Readiness to work in-person in the Cinema facilities at Ocean campus as directed for morning, afternoon, evening assignment.
• 7. Experience with grants and resource development.
• 8. Experience with accessible design and use of Canvas Learning Management System for course materials and assignment submission.
• 9. Evidence of instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.
• 10. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

Benefits:

• ADA Statement:
• Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.
• Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment
• Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee.
• Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.
• City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement:

• It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

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