Cinema | Adjunct Pool | Fall 2019
Institution:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location:
Richmond, VA
Category:
Faculty – Communications – Radio, Television, and Film
Posted:
07/22/2019
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Role Code/Title: AJ – Adjunct Faculty
Position Number: J00001
Organizational Overview
At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery – the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.
Anticipated Hiring Range: 300-750
Campus: Monroe Park Campus
Hours/Week: 4
Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System?
No
Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment?
No
Is any portion of this position grant-funded?
No
Description of the Job
Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Cinema Program is establishing a pool of applicants for possible adjunct teaching positions. This pool of applicants could be drawn upon to provide temporary staffing when needed; to provide special teaching expertise when needed; and/or to meet special programmatic needs not otherwise provided for within the program. The applicant pool will remain active until the listed closing date of the job posting.
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. If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Adjunct faculty are expected to be positive thought leaders in their respective area of filmmaking. They must demonstrate a desire to work collaboratively with a diverse student population and contribute to an inclusive team environment.
Required Qualifications
- The selected applicant with have demonstrated on-set and filmmaking experience on both large scale film sets and smaller projects.
- Terminal degree (MFA) in a related field, or BFA with additional training and/or professional experience that equates and/or parallels the artistic development expected in a terminal degree holder.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior teaching experience
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Contact:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Online App. Form:
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