Film School Editing Instructor

San Francisco Film School; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in film education is seeking a passionate Editing Instructor to join their vibrant faculty. This role offers the opportunity to mentor aspiring filmmakers and shape their skills in a project-driven environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the school fosters a nurturing atmosphere where students can find their voice and excel in their craft. You will collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to a curriculum that prepares students for success in the film industry. If you have a strong background in editing and a desire to inspire the next generation of filmmakers, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in film editing.
• Bachelor's degree in filmmaking or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop curricula tailored to each class with the Dean.
• Engage and motivate students to excel in their work.

Skills

Adobe Premiere

Editing Craft

Remote Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Filmmaking

Tools

HD and 4K Footage

Job description

The San Francisco Film School is looking for a passionate and seasoned Editing Instructor to join our vibrant faculty. You must have a bachelor's degree in filmmaking (or equivalent) and at least five (5) years of professional experience in your field. Teaching experience is not mandatory but certainly would be a bonus.

Key Requirements:
• A reel of top-quality work is essential.
• You must be comfortable working in Adobe Premiere.
• We are hiring faculty members for the Summer of 2024. The semester runs for 15 weeks.
• Teachers must be able to commit to at least 6 hours of teaching per week.
• Since many of our classes are being taught online, you must be comfortable with remote teaching. We provide an online learning specialist who will help build your course.
• We're a small school where the faculty get to know the students and their work. We foster mentoring.

• We have an AAS program, as well as a Certificate Program. Our students are well-trained and go on to find work in the industry. We have a 92% job placement for graduates.
• We're a project-driven school. The Skills Courses support the Project Courses to drive home the knowledge for each department.
• We foster communication. We value diversity, equality & inclusion.
• Our goal is to assist our students in finding their 'voice.' Our students have been accepted into festivals around the world, including Cannes and Sundance.
• Our faculty are all working professionals in their fields. We have Oscar nominees and Emmy Award winners on our faculty.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the Dean of the school to develop curricula tailored to each class.
• Engage students in the learning process effectively.
• Cultivate a nurturing atmosphere for students to excel and motivate them to produce their best work.
• Execute all teaching responsibilities promptly and professionally.
• Participate in bi-monthly faculty meetings.
• Coordinate with school administration on matters related to student attendance and grading.
• Collaborate closely with teaching assistants.
• Conduct individual meetings with students to provide personalized guidance.
• Create and refine course syllabi to meet student needs.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of five years of professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in film or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere (Adobe Certified Instructor preferred).
• Experience working with both HD and 4K footage and professional workflows.
• Extensive knowledge of editing craft.
• Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary.

Compensation: $50 - $60 hourly