Tenure Track Faculty, Film and Media Arts

Tenure Track Faculty, Film and Media Arts

Department: Creative Arts

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean, Creative Arts

Requisition ID: req6529

Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

Teaches the Film andMedia Arts sequence courses

Prepares and delivers lectures and hand-on studio instruction to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline

Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory/studio work, assignments, papers, and films

Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts

May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development

Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, productions, and film-related activities, and learning new equipment, tools and technologies, workflow, and software as appropriate to the field of study

Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records

Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions and hands-on training

As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues

Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction

Compiles, administers and grades examinations

Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues

Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students

Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory/studio equipment

Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional polices, department matters and academic issues

Participates in campus and community events

RequiredQualifications:

Master's Degree in a Film and Media Arts-related field

5 years of recent professional experience in a preproduction/post-production filmmaking and/or media arts capacity with a strong diverse portfolio representing a professional level of media production and/or post production for purposes ranging between entertainment, business, documentary, training/tutorial marketing, multi-media installation, live or virtual platforms or events

Demonstrated experience and familiarity with a range of aspects of Film and Media Arts, including but not limited to producing, planning, scheduling, scouting, camera operation/cinematography, lighting/grip/gaffer, sound recording and design, supervising or executing associated motion graphics, animation, and delivery formats

Demonstrated proficiency in editing, post-production workflow, and media-management

Demonstrated experience in writing/scripting for Film and Media Arts

Familiarity with contemporary and emerging production environments, set operations and set etiquette

Interest and knowledge in continued study of emerging tools and technologies

Advanced-level expertise in one or more of the above-mentioned aspects of Film and Media Arts

Teaching experience

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students

Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills

Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students and the community

PreferredQualifications:

College-level teaching experience in a production based technical area of Film and Media Arts

Affiliation with related professional organizations

Proficient in the use of Discipline-specific hardware, software, studio operations, tools, and technologies

Experience with editing visual effects and compositing, motion graphics or animation or high level experience in Film production with specialization in filmmaking tools and technologies

Work samples

Experience in working on a variety of locations, including but not limited to studios, sounds stages, VR studios, site-specific live events or on-location filming for scripted or unscripted productions

Demonstrated advanced-level production experience with film tools and technologies including on-set work experience involving rigging, studio design and set-up, lighting and camera department, sound department or other production-based area of in Film and Media Arts

This is a full-time tenure track faculty opportunity. The selected faculty member hired for this position could teach at any one ofthe College's campuses or sites.

Review of applications will begin on October 21, 2025.

The following documents must be attached to your on-lineemployment application:

Current resume, cover letter, a one-page statement explaining how youpromote student learning and achievement, scanned copies of your transcript(original, unofficial, or photocopy) for the required degree and copies ofcurrent required licenses/certifications. Please indicate your currentname on the transcript if it differs from the name on the transcript.Applicants selected for an interview must provide official transcripts for therequired degree at the time of interview. Please note that the required degreemust be conferred/completed prior to submission of your application.

Please DO NOT include other transcripts ordocuments that are not requested, such as letters of reference or pastevaluations. Only the transcript and required licenses/certifications will beforwarded to the search committee. No faxed transcripts, licenses, orcertifications will be accepted.

Total Compensation & Benefits:

Target Hiring Rate/Salary: $57,589 with B.A. plus 30 semester hours(45 quarter credits) or M.A. degree; Education less than or more than statedwill affect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contractperiod. Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.

Includes a comprehensive and flexible benefits package comprised ofpaid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage, disabilitybenefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance, State Teachers RetirementSystem and other retirement plan options. Coverage for dependents, spouses anddomestic partners also available.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.