PT CE Instructor Filmmaking

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC, seeks an experienced instructor to provide face-to-face filmmaking instruction across lecture, lab, and demonstration formats. You will design lesson plans, supervise hands-on labs, and assess student progress at the North Campus.

The role requires an Associate Degree or equivalent in film studies or related field, plus 5 years of production experience and 3 years teaching; unofficial transcripts and certifications must be uploaded with the

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Equivalent in film studies, film and video production, or a related field
• 5 years’ work experience in film and video production
• 3 years of teaching experience either corporate or educational

Responsibilities

• Provide interactive instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule hands-on lab activities
• Develop and prepare supplement materials to enhance lessons
• Develop and prepare assessment to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
• Provide demonstrations; develop assignments to provide quality hands‑on experience
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to: class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines

Skills

Teaching techniques

Learning management systems

Film industry trends

Test development

Film production processes

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Experience in film production

Job description

DEFINITION:

To provide face-to-face classroom instruction through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions, and assessment to guide students through filmmaking coursework.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from Coordinator, Continuing Education-Workforce Development Training
• May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time instructional staff
• Exercises no supervision

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide interactive instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule hands-on lab activities
• Develop and prepare supplement materials to enhance lessons
• Develop and prepare assessment to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
• Provide demonstrations; develop assignments to provide quality hands‑on experience
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to: class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Classroom instructional techniques, learning management systems, and procedures
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
• Current trends, research and development in the film industry
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
• Processes and procedures relevant to film and video production.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative‑working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio‑visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELLES

Minimum Education/Training:

Associate Degree or Equivalent in film studies, film and video production, or a related field

Minimum Experience:

5 years’ work experience in film and video production

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

3 years of teaching experience either corporate or educational

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Position available at the North Campus. Course will be face‑to‑face instruction.
• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.