"Adjunct Instructors, Film Studies"

Job Description
Teach introductory to advanced courses in areas of film and video production and/or film studies. Course may include screenwriting, directing, video editing, cinematography, film appreciation, and/or film history. Able to teach skills in areas such as storytelling, equipment use, or creative software.

This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments’ access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s).

Compensation
Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or Master of Fine Arts in an appropriate field or equivalent professional experience
Training in film studies and/or film and video production industries
Evidence of the ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications
Video and sound editing, cinematography, directing, producing, and/or storytelling skills
Ability to teach introductory courses in film studies
Experience teaching at the College/University level
Skills to teach Adobe software

Required Documents to Apply
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Three (3) professional references
Unofficial transcript(s)

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Varies

About
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121