Lecturer in Filmmaking

practitioner to support our rapidly growing minor in Film & Production Studies––an interdisciplinary program combining hands-on production experience with the study of film history and critical analysis––while also contributing to the Edwards College’s broader media and visual arts community through collaborative initiatives and event coordination. The standard teaching load is 5 courses per semester, with an expected release of 1 course per semester for additional administrative duties (described below) . Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in filmmaking and related areas. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach FILM 190: The Art of Film, which supports the department’s presence in the Humanities Core Curriculum, as well as FILM 101: Introduction to Film Studies, and FILM 102: Introduction to Film Production. The teaching load includes one course per year directly supporting students in the Athenaeum Press in creating video work for statewide audiences. Other courses may include, but are not limited to, FILM 453: Cinematography; COMM 430: Film and Culture: Ethnographic Film; FILM 460/ COMM 460: Editing & Post-Production; and special topics such as Directing the Short Film, The Sound of Cinema, and Documentary Filmmaking. Additional administrative duties tied to course releases: · Organize the annual CCU Film Festival, a showcase of student work and community engagement. · Assist the Edwards College Equipment Library, ensuring student access to and training in use and maintenance of production equipment, consulting on production equipment purchases, and serving as back-up supervision, as needed. · Facilitate film-related workshops and internships. Required Qualifications · Terminal degree in Filmmaking or a related field at time of appointment · Demonstrated excellence in teaching · Proficiency in digital filmmaking and editing · Understanding of and experience with equipment ranging from cameras (lenses and bodies) to sound/audio and lighting A review of applications will begin on October 10, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit the following documents electronically at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122598 : 1. Cover letter: a 1–2-page document that should address how the candidate’s skills and experience align with the job duties (including teaching) 2. Statement of teaching philosophy: a 1–2-page document outlining the candidate’s approach to teaching filmmaking (and related areas) and mentoring students 3. Portfolio of creative work: provide links to a digital portfolio of filmmaking projects. Each project should be clearly labeled with the candidate’s role (e.g., director, cinematographer, editor). 4. Unofficial graduate transcripts 5. Contact information for three references: please include name, title, institution/organization, email, and phone number. References should be able to speak to the candidate’s teaching, creative work, and/or collaborative skills, and should be able to verify recent employment. 6. Official transcripts and letters of reference will be requested for final-round candidates. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences. The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer. Required Qualifications Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00500P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/16/2027 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/15/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Employer-based sponsorship is not available for this position. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122598 Job Duties Job Duty Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio. Job Duty Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar. Job Duty Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual. Job Duty Performs other duties as assigned. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Application Transcripts Curriculum Vitae Portfolio Reference List Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Other Document 3