Description
Instructional Faculty - CIAS Film and Animation - Non Tenure Track Lecturer
3531BR
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences
CIAS Film and Animation
Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer
Faculty Discipline:
Faculty Rank: Lecturer
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 15-Aug-2018
Department/College Description
The College of Imaging Arts and Sciences offers programs in Art, Design, Crafts, Film and Animation, Photography and Photographic Sciences, and Print Media. The internationally-recognized School of Film and Animation (SOFA) offers BFA and MFA degrees in film production with emphasis in animation or live action, and a BS degree in Motion Picture Science. SOFA provides a creative community where students have the opportunity to discover their unique talents and expressive potential, while at the same time developing the skills needed to fulfill any creative or technical role in the film and animation industry. SOFA enrollment is typically at 275 undergraduate and 50 graduate students.
A new production facility, MAGIC Spell Studios, is currently under construction. Opening in the fall of 2018, it will provide an additional 32,000 sq.ft. of space, including a NY State Tax incentive qualified 7,000 sq.ft. sound stage, a 180-seat Digital Cinema Theater, sound mix theater, color correction studio, game design labs, and animation facilities. In addition to supporting our academic mission and allowing for collaboration and growth in animation for gaming, it will be available in summers for commercial production and external regional ventures.
THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY:RIT is a national leader in professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and creative students of all cultures and backgrounds from all 50 states and more than 100 countries have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000 undergraduates and 2,900 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has been honored by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” for four years. RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. RIT is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in the http://www.upstatenyherc.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=671.
Rochester, situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region, is the 51st largest metro area in the United States and the third largest city New York State. The Greater Rochester region, which is home to nearly 1.1 million people, is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 18% African and Latin Americans and another 3% of international origin. It is also home to one of the largest deaf communities per capita in the U.S. Rochester ranks 4th for “Most Affordable City" by Forbes Magazine ,and MSN selected Rochester as the “#1 Most Livable Bargain Market” (for real-estate). Kiplinger named Rochester one of the top five “Best City for Families.”
Detailed Job Description
The School of Film and Animation (SOFA) is inviting applicants for a lecturer faculty position in live action filmmaking to join our full-time faculty teaching courses in cinematography. Position requires advanced skills in all motion picture cameras with expertise in at least one of the following areas: general film production, editing, and sound. Courses taught focus on a variety of skills and concepts in the production of narrative, documentary, and experimental films. SOFA faculty members are working professionals dedicated to the education of future independent and industry filmmakers. In addition to an assigned teaching load, responsibilities include career advising for students, assisting in curriculum development, and providing service to the college, school, and department.
We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to Student Centeredness; Professional Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's http://www.rit.edu/president/mission.html, http://www.rit.edu/~301www/RITHonorCode1.htm, and http://finweb.rit.edu/humanresources/diversity/commitment.html.
Required Minimum Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree and professional experience may be considered for a Lectureship position.
• Artistic achievement in filmmaking.
• Expertise in cinematography.
• Expertise in at least one of the following areas: general film production, editing, and sound.
• Body of work (portfolio).
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
• ?PREFERRED:
• MFA degree
• Teaching experience on the college level (3+ years).
• Professional filmmaking experience (3+ years).
• Proficiency in current cinematographic technologies and camera equipment.
Required Minimum Education Level
BFA
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Portfolio of Work, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Video samples (provide links to websites or YouTube)
How To Apply
Screening of applicants will begin as received and continue until Feb. 18, 2018.
In order to be considered for this position, please apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty. Search: 3531BR. Please submit: your online application; a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; your curriculum vitae; and upload the following attachments:
• A brief teaching philosophy
• The names, addresses, and phone numbers for three references
• http://dentisty.org/contribution-to-diversity-statement-a-guide-for-rit-candidates.html
• Links to your portfolio of work (Note: we prefer to view all work through a URL website link -i.e. Vimeo.com or youtube.com. Please include this link in your cover letter and CV.)
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:
Mary Barnard, Search Committee Secretary
School of Film and Animation
Rochester Institute of Technology
mqbpph@rit.edu
Additional Details
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu.
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.
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