What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor in Film Production position at Mount Holyoke College?
Job no:
R-0000001898
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor in Film Production
Work Type:
Faculty
Full time
In-Person
Start Date:
07/01/2025
Job Description:
The Film Media Theater Department at Mount Holyoke College seeks a one-year visiting assistant professor for a sabbatical replacement to teach five courses in film production and screenwriting.
The Film Media Theater Department at Mount Holyoke College seeks a one-year visiting assistant professor to teach five courses in film production and screenwriting with a focus on narrative storytelling beginning July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching undergraduate courses at both the foundational lower-division as well specialized, advanced seminars and workshops. Qualifications for the position include: an MFA or terminal degree (or ABD) in film/media with a background in film production. The successful candidate will be committed to working with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles, specifically who identify as first-generation, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ.
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
R-0000001898
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor in Film Production
Work Type:
Faculty
Full time
In-Person
Start Date:
07/01/2025
Job Description:
The Film Media Theater Department at Mount Holyoke College seeks a one-year visiting assistant professor for a sabbatical replacement to teach five courses in film production and screenwriting.
The Film Media Theater Department at Mount Holyoke College seeks a one-year visiting assistant professor to teach five courses in film production and screenwriting with a focus on narrative storytelling beginning July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching undergraduate courses at both the foundational lower-division as well specialized, advanced seminars and workshops. Qualifications for the position include: an MFA or terminal degree (or ABD) in film/media with a background in film production. The successful candidate will be committed to working with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles, specifically who identify as first-generation, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ.
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
- A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
- A complete resume or curriculum vitae
- For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
