"Adjunct Faculty - Cinema Studies"

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The Film Department of SUNY Westchester Community College seeks Adjunct Faculty for cinema studies courses. Responsibilities of the incumbent include:

• Prepare and deliver instruction in introductory film analysis courses to a diverse student body, using departmental textbook on film language;
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students and utilize innovative classroom instruction to promote student success;
• Actively participate in all Departmental assessments and classroom management requirements.

Morning, afternoon and evening teaching assignments may be offered on weekdays and/or weekends, on the main campus or at extension sites throughout Westchester.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have a Master's Degree in Film or a closely related field and a minimum of one year's experience teaching cinema studies at the advanced high school or college level.

Additional Information:

SALARY & BENEFITS: $82.57 per hour. No benefits.

POSITION EFFECTIVE: Spring 2025

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.