Part-Time Film Acting Instructor — On-Camera Mastery

SUNY Ulster; Stone Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,400; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Ulster in the Catskills seeks an adjunct instructor for film acting to begin January 2027. The role entails in-person instruction on the Stone Ridge campus, with daytime classes on Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu.

The ideal candidate will have professional on-camera acting experience and can translate industry practices into engaging classroom experiences. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required; prior college teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional on-camera acting experience on film/TV/commercials.
• Strong acting-for-camera techniques and camera workflows.
• Proficiency with camera and video-production equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot common production issues in class.
• Knowledge of audition and self-tape practices.
• Commitment to hands-on learning and mentoring community college students.

Responsibilities

• Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises.
• Provide course information including grading and evaluation methods.
• Maintain required class records on attendance and grading.
• Submit reports and class information sheets as required.
• Comply with institutional policies and communications.
• Monitor communications from administrative offices and SUNY Ulster email.
• Maintain a gradebook in Brightspace.

Skills

On-camera acting

Acting-for-camera techniques

Camera and video equipment

Troubleshooting production equipment

Interpersonal communication

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Acting/Performance/Film

Equivalent professional experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Video production equipment

Job description

SUNY Ulster in the Catskills seeks an adjunct instructor for film acting to begin January 2027. The role entails in-person instruction on the Stone Ridge campus, with daytime classes on Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu.

The ideal candidate will have professional on-camera acting experience and can translate industry practices into engaging classroom experiences. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required; prior college teaching is preferred.