Part-time Faculty FILM Instructor

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Job Description

The Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching FILM courses for the Spring 2023 semester. The courses and schedules are as follows:

• Dual Enrollment: Taught at off-campus, high school sites
  • FILM110 – intro to film (lecture/screenings) – Tues/Thurs – 1 – 2:30 pm – 1/24 – 5/14/2023 – Face to face
  • FILM110 – Tues/Thurs – 1 – 2:30 pm – 1/24 – 5/14/2023 – Remote
• Early College: Taught on MC campus
  • FILM110 – Mon/Wed – 12 – 1:15 pm – 1/23 – 5/14/2023 – Face to face
• MC TP/SS campus courses:
  • FILM220 – Basic Movie Production – Friday – 10 – 1:50 pm – 1/27 – 5/14/2023 – Face to face
  • FILM210 – Screenwriting – Wednesday – 10 – 1:50 pm – 1/25 – 5/14/2023 – Face to face

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis . Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
• During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
• During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach lecture and studio courses in FILM history/culture and/or production.
• Maintain classroom/studio and follow safety guidelines.
• Monitor and utilize Blackboard.
• Keep track of student attendance and grades.
• Communicate with Department Chair and Staff regarding instructional needs.

Required Qualifications:

• MA or Master of Fine Arts degree in FILM or related field.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Previous teaching experience (instructor of record) at the post-secondary level.
• Experience with 2 or more of the following subjects: video editing, cinematography, screenwriting, film history/theory, filmmaking, production, directing, acting
• Interdisciplinary artist
• Knowledge of non-western art and media

Application Process :

• Click Here to apply online
• Online applications must be received by January 2, 2023.

For consideration, you must

• A CV that Includes dates of employment in your application or attachment; a list of previous courses taught (and how many times each section was taught); designate instructor of record or teaching assistant.
• Submit a 2-page cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.
• For Filmmakers - also submit a PDF or website to a reel of works or IMDB link related to FILM. Please include work details.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Must provide proof of US degree equivalency for international degrees.
  
  

Closing DateMonday, January 2, 2023