Adjunct Faculty - Liberal Arts and Science - Critical thinking
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New York Film Academy, South Beach
New York Film Academy is committed to an inclusive work culture where peoples thoughts, ideas, concerns, and cultures are valued and respected. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and those sharing in our commitment to inclusivity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Adjunct Faculty in Liberal Arts and Science - Critical Thinking
Faculty members provide instruction for students to develop practical skills & theoretical knowledge for their respective disciplines. Additionally, faculty members may be called upon to serve on departmental committees, Thesis Committees, and as other departmental support.
REPRESENTATIVE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are
general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may
not be required to perform. The day-to-day duties required of this
position may vary.
Deliver instruction in accordance
with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical
skills, methods, theories and techniques.
Provide one-on-one
consultations (Red Cards) with students, if and when necessary minimum
10hrs/week
Develop & manage course syllabus materials & lesson
plans.
Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion &
constructive criticism in class.
Assess student work, including
but not limited to, assigning projects, papers and exercises.
Submit attendance & grades promptly to the Registrars Office, and
inform the appropriate administrative staff if students are not
meeting academic standards and need academic support; if students are
suspected of committing plagiarism; if incidents occur in class which
cause an unsafe learning environment for students & faculty.
Adhere to institution-wide policies & procedures and follow the
correct protocol with respect to disciplining students.
Attend &
participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricular
meetings, if requested by Department Chair.
If requested, serve
as advisors or on Thesis Committees and evaluate undergraduate or
graduate student Thesis work.
Prep and organize gear for class;
can include, but is not limited to film and digital cameras, lights
and various stands (no gear out weights 35 lbs)
Participate in
day long production workshops on the backlot as a supervising
instructor (no lifting)
Guide students through hands on classes,
handling the equipment doing some minor lifting and shifting of gear
that students will use for their intermediate and thesis films (again
no gear out weights 35 lbs)
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
Broad &
in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline where they
teach.
Substantial professional experience in their respective
department.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and
interpersonal skills.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft
Office environment.
Ethical/Honest - evidence of the practice of
a high level confidentiality.
Excellent organizational
skills.
Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on
any required departmental work, such as curricular development and
planning.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree and substantial industry & teaching experience for instructors teaching undergraduate and certificate programs.
Minimum of a Masters degree and substantial industry & teaching experience for instructors teaching graduate programs or courses in the Liberal Arts & Sciences.
In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructors training exceptional body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric.
REPRESENTATIVE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR
SOFTWARE USED:
The following machines, tools,
equipment and / or software are commonly, but not always, associated
with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools,
equipment and/ or software used will vary.
Office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, phone, fax machine, copier and calculator.
Microsoft Office.
ENVIRONMENTAL / ATMOSPHERIC WORKING CONDITIONS:
The following environmental / atmospheric working
conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the
performance of this position. The
actual working conditions will
vary.
School environment.
Film Shoots
The New York Film Academy was founded in 1992 on the belief that a top-quality education in filmmaking should be accessible to anyone with the drive and ambition to make films. The school opened at Robert De Niro's Tribeca Film Center in New York City and has expanded worldwide to include campuses in New York; Los Angeles; Miami; and Gold Coast, Australia.
The mission of the New York Film Academy is to educate students interested in the field of visual storytelling. NYFA courses have been designed to increase students creativity and technical expertise through an intense regimen of hands-on and classroom instruction. The Academy's goal is to enrich its students as visual storytellers by helping them realize their personal artistic visions. NYFAs expectations center on the growth of each student as a creative individual. NYFA is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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