Adjunct Faculty in Film - Production Job at DePaul University in Chicago

Adjunct Faculty in Film - Production

Job ID: 47756

College/School: Chicago, IL - Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media

Responsibilities:

DePaul's Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media (CDM) is located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, the central business district of Chicago. CDM students come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures; therefore, CDM is interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty. Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter, and the college will work with selected individuals to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed; however, the college does its best to give ample notice about available courses. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview.

The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs including Film and Television, Animation, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Screenwriting on the Loop campus and at DePaul Cinespace Studios. Find out more about SCA at this link.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum requirements include a master's degree in the discipline, or 18 semester/27 quarter hours of graduate work in the discipline, or an undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years demonstrated relevant professional experience. Exceptions may be considered with the approval of the dean.

Graduate degree in film or cinema, and professional credits on distributed or broadcasted work, or significant film festival or contest screenings or awards are preferred.

The candidate must have demonstrated experience in teaching in a diverse learning environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The Film and Television Production Program in the School of Cinematic Arts is hiring part-time instructors with educational, teaching, and professional experience in cinema production for all phases of the filmmaking process, including pre-production, production, and post-production. Applicants in screenwriting, sound design, post-production, or television are encouraged to apply to those specific searches.

This posting applies to:

1. Film
2. Cinema
3. Filmmaking
4. Film Production
5. Film Studies
6. Film Producing
7. Film Directing
8. Screen Acting
9. Cinematography

Considerations:
Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week), and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week), and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Applicant Documents:

• Cover Letter
• C.V.
• Portfolio
• Contact Reference