Job Description
Department: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Job Category: Adjunct Faculty
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Fairfax
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department: The objective for Film and Video Studies is to 1) Offer courses leading to a BA in Film and Video offering concentrations in directing and producing, production and post-production (cinematography, editing, and sound), and screenwriting. 2) Coordinate (and co-coordinate) series of public film screenings, student showcases, and visiting artist speakers series. 3) Support a cohesive faculty and staff to carry out objectives 1 and 2.
About the Position: Candidates must have teaching experience and extensive work in Cinematography. A terminal degree (MFA) is recommended, but not required for this opportunity. Please see information foradjunct instructors at Mason .
The course description follows:
"This course aims to recreate a professional camera department environment. By the end of the course, students should be able to understand and perform the function of first assistant cameraperson or second assistant cameraperson on a camera crew. Students will understand the history, function, art, craft, and science of cinematography."
For more information on our program visitfilm.gmu.edu
Responsibilities: - Teach Film Cinematography; and
- Participate in Department initiatives, including meetings, screenings, festivals, etc.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Cinematography or Film;
- Successful experience teaching college level;
- Ability to work with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds; and
- Established reputation as a Cinematographer.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's Degree in Cinematography or Film.
Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply at ; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
Posting Open Date: October 17, 2023
For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 3, 2023
Open Until Filled?: Yes
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