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The Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies in the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College is currently accepting applications for a temporary, full time, 9-month teaching position in film production, with experience in both 16mm and digital film production. Appointment begins August 16, 2024. The successful applicant will have some undergraduate teaching experience and will teach assigned classes in Introduction to Film Production, as well as other courses in applicant’s area of expertise and in guiding undergraduates in the use of digital and celluloid cameras, digital audio recording, and non-linear editing using the Adobe Creative Suite.

We are particularly interested in teachers with an expertise in the following competencies:

• Expertise in 16mm film production using Bolex and Aaton cameras.

• Extensive experience with all editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, ProTools, and Adobe After FX.

• Knowledge of both analog and digital production and post-production workflows including RAW proxies, DIT, inter-negative process, DCP production, dissemination in multiple formats on multiple platforms.

• Ability to teach foundation level courses that cover all aspects of film production in celluloid and digital formats through image composition, location audio recording, and concept/story development.

The ideal candidate will combine experience in film/video production and a strong understanding of and engagement with the history and theory of cinema. Primary responsibilities will focus on teaching courses within the curriculum at the introductory and intermediate level in hands-on film/video production classes as well as advanced courses in the applicant’s areas of expertise. The ideal candidate will be equipped to create an environment centered on active student learning and will maintain a high level of teaching effectiveness.

Qualifications: An M.F.A. in the area of media production or a Master’s degree plus significant professional experience is required. We prefer candidates who have a record of successful college teaching and who share our commitment to professional preparation within the context of an interdisciplinary and immersive liberal and fine arts education.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/. They should submit 1) a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications for the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, including three professional references (ideally one or more of which can speak to the candidate’s teaching ability). Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 607-274-8000 or humanresources@ithaca.edu.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Ithaca College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200 United. Full time bargaining unit employees are all limited term faculty teaching term appointments on a full-time non-tenured and non-tenure track basis employed by Ithaca College at its Ithaca, New York campus. Information about the Union can be found here: https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/contingent-faculty-union. Successful candidates will be required to meet with union leadership prior to their first day.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate: $61,000

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu