Summer Film Academy Lead Instructor

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Summer Film Academy Lead Instructor

Position Type

Temporary

Job Number

SA2722122

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Employee Status

Temporary

Posting Date

05/20/2022

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

This position serves as a senior instructor for the Summer Film Academy. 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 at least one session during the camp and serving as a mentor to the students. 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. Other responsibilities may include driving students to and from activities, supervising students on field trips, and other duties as assigned by the lead 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 one workshop on filmmaking
• Oversee 3 student productions
• Manage “welcome” activities on first day of program

Supervision

• Supervise students overnight in dorms
• Supervise students on field trips and other outings
• Oversee pick up/drop off for students arriving by place
• Organize and supervise production details for final projects
• Assist with supervision of other instructors as needed
• Organize room assignments in dorms for students and instructors

Projects

• Assist with any other issues that may come up during program
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Desired Qualifications

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.

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