<p>The Department of Film and Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks Part-Time Instructor to teach FIL 500.2 Intimacy Coordination, a three credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2025.</p> <p>The selected candidate will teach an introductory Intimacy Coordination course within the Film Program. This faculty member will bring their expertise directly into the classroom.</p> <p>About The College of Visual and Performing Arts</p> <p>The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>MFA in Film, Film Production, Film and Media Arts, Motion Pictures or related discipline. </li><li>Applicants with an advanced degree or equivalent professional experience are equally encouraged to apply. </li><li>Demonstrated experience in the field. </li><li>Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity. </li></ul> <p>Job Specific Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>A thorough knowledge of film history, including its conceptual and critical aspects, is essential. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to research and/or creative practice. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>The selected candidate will be responsible to prepare and teach one class per week. Additionally, they will keep updated class information using Syracuse University provided resources (Blackboard).</p> <p>In addition:</p> <ul> <li>Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. </li><li>Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments. </li><li>Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. </li><li>Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course. </li><li>Meeting all designated class periods. </li><li>If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. </li><li>You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class. </li><li>Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. </li><li>Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner. </li><li>Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations. </li><li>Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Tools/Equipment</p> <p>Not Applicable</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a portfolio with examples of the candidate's own work, a teaching statement (optional), and contact information for three references (contacted only for finalists).</p>