Position Details
Job #: 078807
Job Title: Part-Time Faculty: FIL 532 – VFX & AI for Film (Fall 2026)
Location: Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Part-time
Rank: PTI/Adjunct
Salary
Pay Range: $1,483.20 – $1,751.00 per credit hour
Schedule
Fall Semester 2026
- Tuesday: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Location: Shaffer Art Building 035
- Course Dates: August 25, 2026 – December 8, 2026
Office hours are required.
Job Description
The Department of Film and Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach FIL 532 M001 – VFX & AI for Film, a three-credit-hour course during the Fall 2026 semester. This course explores the convergence of Visual Effects (VFX) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), covering both creative and technical practices.
Qualifications
Applicants must have an MFA in Film, Film Production, Film and Media Arts, Motion Pictures, or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience in film VFX work and AI. Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity.
Job-Specific Qualifications
Professional or academic experience in visual effects production, including hands-on proficiency with compositing workflows. Working knowledge of AI-driven media tools, including generative image and video platforms such as Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway ML, or comparable AI tools. Experience integrating AI tools into creative production pipelines while teaching both technical and ethical aspects of AI. Ability to teach or mentor students in a studio or laboratory-based environment using hands-on projects.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will prepare and teach one class per week. Developing and/or updating the course syllabus. Preparing lectures, projects, and student assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. Delivering instruction based on course competencies and learning outcomes. Meeting all scheduled class sessions. Grading assignments and examinations in a timely manner.
