Tenure Track Faculty

Tenure Track Faculty
7515BR
College of Art and Design
CAD Film and Animation

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline: Production
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date:

Detailed Job Description
Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Art and Design, and the School of Film and Animation (SOFA) are inviting applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Live-Action Production. The Production Faculty member will teach courses in film production in at least two of the following areas: editing in AVID Media Composer and Premiere Pro, color grading using DaVinci Resolve and/or Baselight, as well as narrative and/or documentary storytelling.

Expertise in one or more of the following strengthens the application: basic film/digital production, basic sound design, screenwriting, business of film, and producing for features and/or broadcast. Courses will involve teaching undergraduate and graduate students the aesthetics and techniques of making films and focusing on a variety of skills and concepts in the production of narrative and documentary work.

The candidate should demonstrate success developing story structure and scene building in the edit room, as well as a solid understanding of camera formats, color spaces and deliverables for broadcast and/or theatrical presentation. The candidate should have a sound knowledge of filmmaking processes, current and emerging technologies, and an understanding of film history. The candidate must continue to actively produce creative work in their field.

We are seeking an individual to live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all; who has the ability and interest in leading and contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

The final candidate will be responsible for:

• Teaching 5-6 courses per year ranging from first-year undergraduate to graduate level courses
• Engaging in scholarly activities/research within film and media
• Maintaining a high level of expertise in current technologies, trends, methodologies, and software developments in the professional community
• Advising undergraduate and graduate students on SOFA program coursework
• Participating in university, college, and school-level service, and community outreach
• Faculty mentorship for graduate thesis films
• Working with school faculty on program and curricular development

Department/College Description
THE DEPARTMENT: The internationally recognized School of Film and Animation (SOFA) offers BFA and MFA degrees in film production with emphasis in either Animation or Live-Action, as well as a BS degree in Motion Picture Science. SOFA provides a creative community where students have the opportunity to discover their unique talents and expressive potential, while at the same time developing the skills needed to fulfill any creative or technical role in the film and animation industry. SOFA enrollment is 400+ undergraduate and 50 graduate students, https://www.rit.edu/artdesign/school-film-and-animation.

THE COLLEGE: RIT's College of Art and Design is the university's creative hub where art, design, science, and technology intersect in our 200,000+ sq. ft. facility. We are a dynamic and professional arts and design community comprised of 1,900 students (UG and Grad), nearly 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and a number of professional part-time faculty, all of whom contribute to our College’s ecosystem. The College’s four schools offer programs in Art, Design, Crafts, Film and Animation, Photography and Photographic Sciences. The range of innovative programs offers students a panoramic perspective from creating fine art using centuries-old methods to pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. The College of Art and Design also takes full advantage of RIT’s opportunities in technology, STEM, engineering, sustainability, and entrepreneurism programs, as well as our global campuses, https://rit.edu/artdesign.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• MFA degree or equivalent terminal degree. In certain circumstances, exceptional professional and creative experience in a production-related field may be considered.
• Professional filmmaking experience in narrative or documentary filmmaking
• Teaching experience at the college level
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the College’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences
• Extensive experience in film editing for theatrical and/or broadcast

Required Minimum Education Level
MFA

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Video samples (provide links to websites or YouTube)

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 7515BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• A brief teaching philosophy
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
• Contribution to Diversity Statement
• Work Samples (provide video links and passwords) demonstrating your expertise

The deadline to apply: February 13, 2023. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.





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