Part-Time Instructor, School of Film

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Instructor

DEPARTMENT:  School of Film

REPORTS TO:  Dean, School of Film

Summary: 

The School of Film at University of the Arts is establishing a pool of applicants for part time/adjunct instructor positions for the 2024/25 academic year and beyond to teach undergraduate courses on campus in Center City, Philadelphia. 

The School of Film is seeking active and accomplished screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, directors, sound designers, editors, production designers, art directors, animators, game artists, scholars and theorists with a desire to educate the next generation and work with a diverse undergraduate student population.

This pool of applicants would be drawn upon to provide special teaching expertise in the areas of screenwriting, narrative and documentary film production, post production, cinematography, film and television history, film and media studies, animation, and game art. 

The University is particularly interested in reviewing candidates whose identities and/or professional work intersect with or address historically marginalized communities, and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Part time faculty are expected to: 

  • Lead and manage the development of the syllabus and weekly class lectures, demonstrations, materials, and activities, and to be open to collaboration with colleagues and the program director on all as needed
  • Utilize the University’s learning management system, Canvas, for student communications, attendance and grading, including posting clearly designed assignment descriptions and deadlines
  • Teach the fifteen weekly class meetings per semester in-person
  • Center the stated class learning goals as the directive in all activities and instruction
  • Provide students regular, classwide and individual critique and guidance
  • Utilize available technology to create a more inclusive and flexible classroom
  • Be available outside of class for timely communication with students and colleagues, and provide office hours in person or remotely by appointment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; they do not purport to describe all functions. Incumbent may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may change from time to time as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in a related field and/or bachelor’s degree in a related field with significant professional/personal practice experience

About The University:

The mission of the University of the Arts is to advance human creativity. Established in 1876, UArts believes creativity is the most essential skill for success in today’s society and has educated generations of groundbreaking artists, performers, designers, and creative leaders for nearly 150 years.

After being granted university status in 1987, University of the Arts became the largest institution of its kind in the nation, offering programs in design, fine arts, media arts, crafts, music, dance, theater, and writing. It now features 20 undergraduate arts majors, 12 graduate programs, and the nation’s first PhD program in Creativity. UArts is also home to innovative centers across disciplines, including the Center for Immersive Media, Lightbox Film Center, Philadelphia Art Alliance, Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, and the Inspiration Lab Artist-in-Residence Program. 

 

TO APPLY: Interested, qualified applicants should submit letters of application and resumes to the Human Resources Department via email to jobs@uarts.edu. Please ensure job title is in the Subject line.

 Please provide a current CV and any sample syllabi. 

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