Adjunct Professor of Film and Television Production - Editing
About the Role
The Division of Film and Television Production at the School of Cinematic Arts is seeking industry professionals with high-level practical experience to teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced editing courses. The division offers programs leading to Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees, focusing on developing students' ability to express original ideas in film or video while providing a thorough understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of motion pictures and television.
Courses in production offer individual and group filmmaking experiences, teaching all aspects of filmmaking in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Minimum Education: BA degree
- Minimum Experience: Five years of professional experience in the film and television industry
Qualifications
- Preferred Education: MFA degree
- Preferred Experience: Teaching experience and a minimum of ten years of professional experience in the film and television industry
Pay
Hourly rate range: $34.80 – $52.73 per hour.
Schedule
This is an adjunct 25% FTE position. Adjunct faculty typically teach only one course per year but, in exceptional cases, may teach one course per semester if approved by the dean. USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere.
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.