VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Cinema Program

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) is recruiting for adjunct teaching positions in the Cinema Program on an ongoing basis. Selected candidates will teach courses that align with their expertise and be proactive members of the Cinema community.

The qualified applicants should have professional filmmaking experience, teaching experience, and the ability to mentor students. Interested individuals must submit their CV, cover letter, and three references upon application.

Qualifications

• Professional level filmmaking experience on large- and small-scale movie projects.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Ability and desire to mentor and support student film projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in areas offered by the Cinema Program as needed.
• Collaborate with other adjunct instructors and contribute to the Cinema community.

Job description

Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Cinema Program is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. The Cinema Program will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match our specific teaching needs on an as‑needed basis. Given these criteria, this pool will only be assessed when an adjunct opportunity arises.

Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the Cinema Program. A link to course descriptions from VCU's Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at https://bulletin.vcu.edu/azcourses/cine/.

Adjunct faculty are expected to be thoughtful and proactive members of the Cinema community and have a desire to work collaboratively with other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff from all background and experiences.

If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional level filmmaking experience on large- and small-scale movie projects.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Ability and desire to mentor and support student film projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience as a professional filmmaker and/or expertise in support areas (i.e., G&E, camera operator, sound design, art direction, producing, directing, production design, editing, etc).
• MFA, MA in a related field, or BFA, BA with additional training and/or professional experience that equates and/or parallels the artistic development expected in a terminal degree holder.
• Strong oral presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Application Materials

• Current CV or Resume
• Cover Letter
• A list of three current references including names, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval)

Salary Range

VCUarts Standard Adjunct Per Credit Rate

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

FTE

Varies

Contact Information

VCUarts Human Resources, [e-mail]