Summer Film Academy Instructor
- Employer
- Chapman University
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 20, 2022
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Position Information
Position Title
Summer Film Academy Instructor
Position Type
Temporary
Job Number
SA2732122
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Employee Status
Temporary
Posting Date
05/20/2022
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
This position serves as an instructor for the Summer Film Academy and manages the post production workflow. The individual will be in charge of instructing and assisting the students in the program with workshops throughout the day and is expected to stay in the dorms at night. The position involves teaching the “edit boot camp” during the camp and be able to troubleshoot any issues with AVID that arise during the editing process. This individual must have basic knowledge in all aspects of film production, must be available for the entire summer program, and be on-call when needed. The individual must work well with high school-aged students, and must be reliable with regard to time management and doing projects independently. The SFA Instructor is responsible for the safety, health, and well-being of the students in their charge on a day-to-day basis. This individual will also oversee the post production workflow of the films, as well as edit the documentary for each session. Other responsibilities may include driving students to and from activities, supervising students on field trips, and other duties as assigned by the faculty instructor. The successful candidate must successfully clear a background check and will be required to complete sexual misconduct prevention training prior to the start of the program.
Responsibilities
Instruction
Post Production Management
Supervision
Projects
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.
The offer of employment for the final candidate is contingent upon satisfactory completion of and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and upon the acceptance of and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Minimum Number of References
Maximum Number of References
Pre-screening Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents
Position Information
Position Title
Summer Film Academy Instructor
Position Type
Temporary
Job Number
SA2732122
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Employee Status
Temporary
Posting Date
05/20/2022
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
This position serves as an instructor for the Summer Film Academy and manages the post production workflow. The individual will be in charge of instructing and assisting the students in the program with workshops throughout the day and is expected to stay in the dorms at night. The position involves teaching the “edit boot camp” during the camp and be able to troubleshoot any issues with AVID that arise during the editing process. This individual must have basic knowledge in all aspects of film production, must be available for the entire summer program, and be on-call when needed. The individual must work well with high school-aged students, and must be reliable with regard to time management and doing projects independently. The SFA Instructor is responsible for the safety, health, and well-being of the students in their charge on a day-to-day basis. This individual will also oversee the post production workflow of the films, as well as edit the documentary for each session. Other responsibilities may include driving students to and from activities, supervising students on field trips, and other duties as assigned by the faculty instructor. The successful candidate must successfully clear a background check and will be required to complete sexual misconduct prevention training prior to the start of the program.
Responsibilities
Instruction
- Teach workshops on filmmaking
- Oversee 3 student productions
Post Production Management
- Make sure footage is transferred on each filmmaking day
- Render footage and ensure it is reviewed for quality control
- Assist with any technical issues that arise during editing
- Editing documentary for each session
Supervision
- Supervise students overnight in dorms
- Supervise students on field trips and other outings
Projects
- Assist with any other issues that may come up during program
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Extensive knowledge of the filmmaking process
- Knowledge of safe work practices for filmmaking and productions
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work long hours
- Attend daily staff meetings
- Must be available for the entire summer program
- Extensive knowledge of Avid and the post production process
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.
The offer of employment for the final candidate is contingent upon satisfactory completion of and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and upon the acceptance of and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Minimum Number of References
Maximum Number of References
Pre-screening Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents
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Founded in 1861, Chapman University is a nationally-ranked private university in Orange, California, about 20 minutes away from Pacific Ocean beaches. Whether you're a scientist or a screenwriter, Chapman University’s close proximity to industry leaders will propel you and jumpstart your career..
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