FY24 - Cinema Instructor

In accordance with its mission as a community college, instruction at LAVC focuses on creating pathways for certificates, degrees, and transfer. Faculty members are expected to create a learning-centered environment that supports students in fulfilling their educational goals. All instructors are required to teach fifteen hours per week. Evening, online, and/or split assignments may be included in this assignment, as well as dual enrollment assignments, which are college classes taught to high school students. This is a ten (10) month appointment; however, additional summer and winter assignments may be available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching the regular load of 15 hours per week of Cinema and/or Media Arts courses and holding regular office hours

• Planning, developing, and implementing course curricula, as well as updating course materials and the course outlines of record

• Contributing to the development and assessment of student learning outcomes

• Completing and submitting required documents in a timely manner

• Participating in mandated projects, such as Program Review

• Participating in department and campus committees and activities

• Performing other academic duties and responsibilities as assigned by the department chairperson.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Film/Cinema and Media Studies, Film, Television, and Media Studies, Drama/Theater, Mass Communication; OR

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND Master’s degree in Visual Studies, Media Studies, English, or Communication; OR the equivalent

• AND a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant's expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated and complete a baseline test or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of experience teaching Media Arts/Cinema production

• At least two years of production and post-production experience with narrative and documentary filmmaking

• At least two years of experience working at established entertainment production companies, studios, and/or postproduction facilities

• Demonstrates ability to teach postproduction courses from beginning to advanced skill levels covering editing, color grading, file-based workflows, visual effects, motion-capture, 3D and motion graphics

• Community college teaching experience

• Mastery and experience, and/or certification in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects as well as DaVinci Resolve, Maya, and Unreal Engine

• Knowledge and experience of audio production and postproduction, including ProTools and Adobe Audition

• Familiarity with trends in teaching methodologies for Cinema/Media Arts production and postproduction

• Experience in developing curriculum for Cinema/Media Arts production and postproduction courses

• Experience in using technology in enhancing and teaching Cinema/Media Arts production and postproduction courses

• Experience in teaching hybrid / online courses

• Success at initiating, executing and following-up of projects in a timely manner

• Commitment to a career in a diverse, student-centered department and college

• Ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students, including those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

• Experience with best practices in tutoring and teaching related to student success and equity

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various academic departments and service areas at the college

• Knowledge of equity-centered educational research on best practices to support the success of Latinx, Black, Indigenous, and other students of color

• Experience with the assessment of student learning (e.g., Student Learning Outcomes)

• Interest in and willingness to participate in college and department committees and activities and a commitment to execute extracurricular responsibilities within the department and college.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The current starting range is from $66,220 to $103,100 for the ten (10) month academic year depending on education and experience. The doctorate differential is $4180 per academic year. The district provides an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. See LACCD’s Health Benefits website for more information.

FILING AN APPLICATION

All interested persons must submit:

1. An online application

2. A current resume

3. A cover letter, (no more than two pages), including a statement of teaching philosophy

4. A Video reel edited by the applicant, 3-5 minutes in length, highlighting your professional experience as it relates to this position (.mov, .mp4, or hyperlinks are acceptable)

5. Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial copies are acceptable for application. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation at the time of application. You may obtain a listing of approved agencies at The Commission on Teacher Credentialing website

6. Three recent signed letters of recommendation (including phone/email contact information).

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Application materials are not accepted by fax, walk-ins, postal mail, or e-mail. All submitted materials will become property of the LACCD.

Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file application. All required documentation must be filed electronically no later than 4:30 p.m. August 10, 2023. Faxed, emailed, or mailed items will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

All application materials will be screened and a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in interviews. A teaching demonstration will be part of the interview process.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAVC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

If you have questions regarding the application process please contact Tom Aduwo at aduwotm@laccd.edu. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Eric Swelstad at swelstej@laccd.edu.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days’ prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit LACCD’s ADA Compliance website.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices, including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff, or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse workforce and to achieve the expected representation of qualified members of underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer