Production Training Adjunct Instructor

Inside Higher Ed; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Atlanta is seeking a Production Training Adjunct Instructor to teach film production courses and mentor students seeking careers in the industry. Responsibilities include managing class performance records, curricula, and participating in faculty conferences. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with significant industry experience, particularly in professional Feature Film/TV sets, and possesses strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus ten years industry experience on professional Feature Film/TV sets.
• Significant recognized experience in the film industry related to course content.
• Specialized training and certification in course content.
• Specialized certification in course content.
• Evidence of deep, wide-ranging knowledge in current on-set film and television production crafts.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, PowerPoint; familiarity with LMS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach Production pathway courses on a semesterly basis.
• Manage courses using syllabi and student management system.
• Evaluate students for internship program and maintain records.
• Submit attendance and grade reporting as required per deadlines.
• Teach, train, advise and mentor students to help them join the Georgia film industry workforce.
• Handle and complete various administrative responsibilities associated with class management.
• Communicate effectively with students, instructors, and staff.
• Attend All-Instructor Conference at the start of each semester.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Set Construction/Art Department

Lighting/Electric

Camera operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in the qualifying field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

D2L

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Production Training Adjunct Instructor

Location: USO-TW Building ATL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 291165

About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) is a unit of USG that leads and advances the entertainment arts industry and its workforce in Georgia. The GFA supports the Georgia Film Consortium (GFC), a state-wide collaboration of USG, TCSG, and independent institutions offering professional courses in film, television, digital entertainment, Esports, and game development. It promotes rigorous professional training and support opportunities for film and television production craft internships, placement in creative industries, apprenticeships, and jobs, and aims to build a permanent and sustainable industry in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach Production pathway courses on a semesterly basis.
• Manage courses through systematic use of syllabi and online student learning management system (D2L).
• Keep accurate records of students' class performance, attendance, and grades; evaluate students for consideration for internship program.
• Submit attendance and grade reporting as required per institutional deadlines.
• Teach, train, advise and mentor students to help them develop skills necessary to join the film industry workforce in Georgia.
• Handle and complete various administrative responsibilities associated with class management.
• Communicate effectively with students, instructors, and staff.
• Attend and participate in All-Instructor Conference at the start of each semester.

Required Qualifications

• A combination of:
• Bachelor's degree in the qualifying field and ten or more years widely recognized industry work experience on professional Feature Film/TV sets.
• Significant recognized experience in the film industry (ten or more years) related to course content.
• Specialized training in course content.
• Specialized certification in course content.
• Evidence of deep, wide-ranging knowledge in a variety of on-set film and television production crafts in current standard industry practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, PowerPoint, working with laptop and projector-basic knowledge. Familiarity with online learning management systems a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred, but not required:
• Experience as a key, senior assistant "best boy", or department head
• Teaching experience
• Membership in course content-related guild or trade union
• Instructors' credentials, credits, and work experience must be recognized and respected by industry

Required Documents to Attach

Unofficial transcripts must be attached. Official transcripts must be submitted within one month of the hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse functions of delivering instruction in higher education:
• Skill in communication and presentation of instruction.
• Organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• In-depth expertise in at least one of the following crafts and/or specialty areas: Set Construction/Art Department; Lighting/Electric; Grip/Rigging; Camera; Hair/Make-up, including special effects; Directing or Producing for Film & TV.
• Knowledge, understanding and/or experience to train students in the following filmmaking crafts and concepts:
• The On-Set production processes (Locations and Stage)
• Electric/Lighting (basic equipment and procedures)
• Grip/Rigging (basic equipment, dolly operation, tripods and track)
• Camera (basic equipment and procedures)
• Sound (boom operation and general concepts of recording)
• Art Department (fundamentals of set decorator, set dressing and props)
• Camera (general operation, shot composition, 2nd Assistant Camera)
• Locations (management, logistics, paperwork, scouting)
• On-set and Office Production Assistant (work ethics, protocols, paperwork, tasks, etc.)
• Hair, Make-up, Wardrobe (general concepts, workflow, on-set procedures)
• General Set Etiquette and Procedures (terminology, general safety, walkie protocol, call sheets, start paperwork, timecards, typical shooting day, wrap, etc.)

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available in USG policy materials online.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the BOR policies of USG. These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It recruits, hires, trains, and promotes persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable laws.

Other Information

• This work may involve standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, lifting and operating industry standard production equipment.
• This work is typically performed in a classroom and/or stage/warehouse space.
• Candidate must have reliable transportation to report to assigned teaching site, which may vary by course and semester.

Background Check

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Credentials and employment history stated in application materials are subject to verification. For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other investigations may also be conducted.