Instructor of Film and New Media 2 - (Academy)

Gifted young artists from all over the world come to Interlochen Arts Academy to turn their passion and potential into a purposeful future. As their trusted faculty, we work side by side with our students to help them refine their talents and develop the skills they need to become creators of successful, fulfilling lives. Because this is where raw aptitude is refined, elevated, and maximized. And we are the bridge between proficiency and mastery.

Position Summary:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Interlochen Arts Academy seeks a dynamic film educator for the Film and New Media division who is eager to contribute to a vibrant program dedicated to the overall development of young visual storytellers. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of visual storytelling and its diverse history, drawn from professional experience as a filmmaker/writer/director/editor and the pursuit of higher education. This is a full time faculty position.  

• The Film and New Media Division at Interlochen Arts Academy consists of two tracks - Live Action Film, and Animation. This position will work primarily with the Live Action Film track, with some courses that are available to a mix of film majors, animators and non-majors as electives. The teaching responsibilities for this position include 1:1 advisorship to film students, courses related to film, visual story, critical studies & analysis, and participate as one of the faculty members of Production Workshop, a class in which the entire community of film students enroll, in all stages of development of screenplays/productions/thesis/portfolio.

• The Academy enrolls over 500 students, of which approximately 20% are international, and nearly 25% are ethnic minorities. Interlochen is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women, racial/ethnic minorities and other individuals from underrepresented groups. Interested faculty members may also have the opportunity for an additional contract to teach at Interlochen Arts Camp in the summer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach variety of aspects of  filmmaking, directing and script/beat analysis, camera and shot design, dramatic use of lens, editing

• Teach critical analysis skills with a diverse incorporation of inclusive and international films/filmmakers

• Provide group and individualized feedback for student films in all stages of production

• Attend weekly departmental meetings

• Attend weekly Community meetings

• Create appropriate curriculum

• Collaborate and innovate with other divisions at Academy

• Participate in other faculty requirements (e.g. advisory, committee work as appropriate, recruitment, screenings/guest series, film festival, tours, Cinema Collective etc)

• Responsible for organizing day-to-day interactions with their respective students in the Film and New Media division, advising story, pre-production, location production.  

• Help students become independent and capable community minded problem solvers within complex circumstances of filmmaking from script to screen.

Requirements:

Education: MA or MFA preferred, BA or BFA required

Experience: Professional experience expected in a variety of the following aspects of filmmaking: directing and communicating with actors, screenwriting & script analysis, pre production, location production and set etiquette.

Equipment Familiarity: Cinema cameras/lenses, basic lighting packages & grip/gaff equip, sound recorders & microphones

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:

• Final Draft Screenwriting software, Adobe Suite and film editing softwares: Premiere, Final Cut, and Avid

Physical Demands:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Regular, acceptable attendance for work (excluding excused absences and periods of leave) is an essential function of the job and must be maintained to be successful. Reasonable accommodations that do not cause undue hardship may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employees who wish to request an accommodation or assistance are responsible for notifying the Organization of their request and engaging in interactive communication with ICA to determine available options.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office and classroom environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact. Varies according to specific position within the Film and New Media Division; faculty host daily classroom conversations/presentations and also oversee location productions in a variety of settings in all weather, familiar with safety and appropriate use of standard camera, lighting and sound technology.

For a complete job description and to apply, go to www.interlochen.org/careers.

Application Material:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript

Safeguarding our students, guests, and employees is a valued mission within Interlochen Center for the Arts. As a condition of employment, Interlochen Center for the Arts requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. Prior to beginning employment, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and all new hires will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

Benefits Included:

Health, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid and voluntary life insurance
Employer paid short and long-term disability
Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs
Sick Time
Ten company paid holidays
Employee discounts to Interlochen events and performances
Childcare: Interlochen is proud to provide priority placement at Pitter Patter Preschool & Childcare located in the Interlochen Community Center, near our campus, for employees' dependents. In addition, Interlochen employees may be eligible for the MI Tri-Share Program. This program shares the cost of childcare between the state of Michigan, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and the employee (The employee will only pay 1/3 of the total cost, if eligible). Income guidelines and more information about MI Tri-Share can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/mwc/initiatives/mi-tri-share-child-care.