Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a Distinguished Lecturer in Production position at the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema to begin in January 2019.

Distinguished Lecturers are experienced practitioners or teachers who hold a full-time, non-tenure- track position with a maximum appointment period of seven years, subject to annual reappointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach five courses in production per year
• Be available for student advisement and mentorship
• Contribute to the ongoing curricular development of the new M.F.A program in Cinema Arts
• Aid in the admissions process by reading applications and performing interviews.
• Serve on department committees, as assigned by the department chair, such as the equipment committee, curriculum committee, or personal projects committee.
• We are looking for a dedicated candidate excited to participate in helping to shape a world class, mission driven cinema school.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and a significant record of achievement in narrative filmmaking in a profession or field of expertise related to teaching assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An M.F.A. in film/digital production is preferred
• College-level teaching experience.
• A recognized body of credited, professional work in narrative filmmaking.
• A demonstrable capacity to translate one's professional background into a dynamic classroom experience.
• Hands-on expertise in digital production, including familiarity with some of the following equipment: Red Epic, Canon C-line (100, 200, etc.), Sony FS-7 and A7SII; Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere.
• A commitment to teaching at a public, urban institution that serves a highly diverse student body is essential.

How to Apply

For more information, and to apply and submit references, please visit the cuny.jobs website.

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a Distinguished Lecturer in Directing position at the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema to begin in January 2019.

Distinguished Lecturers are experienced practitioners or teachers who hold a full-time, non-tenure- track position with a maximum appointment period of seven years, subject to annual reappointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach five courses in directing per year
• Be available for student advisement and mentorship
• Contribute to the ongoing curricular development of the new M.F.A program in Cinema Arts
• Aid in the admissions process by reading applications and performing interviews.
• Serve on department committees, as assigned by the department chair, such as the equipment committee, curriculum committee, or personal projects committee.
• We are looking for a dedicated candidate excited to participate in helping to shape a world class, mission driven cinema school.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and a significant record of achievement in narrative filmmaking in a profession or field of expertise related to teaching assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An M.F.A. in film/digital production is preferred
• At least 3 years of college-level teaching experience.
• A recognized body of credited, professional work in narrative directing
• A demonstrable capacity to translate one's professional background into a dynamic classroom experience.
• Hands-on expertise in digital production, including familiarity with some of the following equipment: Red Epic, Canon C-line (100, 200, etc.), Sony FS-7 and A7SII; exposure to Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• A commitment to teaching at a public, urban institution that serves a highly diverse student body is essential.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply and submit references, please visit the cuny.jobs website.

The Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema is looking for adjunct faculty qualified to teach the following graduate-level courses in fall 2018:

• Advanced Editing
• Advanced Screenwriting
• Cinema Aesthetics
• Cinematography 2
• Digital Imaging and Compositing I
• Digital Media Integration
• Directing the Actor
• Distribution and Exhibition
• Documentary Production Workshop
• Film Analysis & Research
• Film History / Historiography
• Global Cinemas
• Integrated Media
• Narrative Structure
• National Cinemas
• Post-production Workshop
• Pre-production and Production Management
• Process of Producing
• Producing for New Media
• Production Workshop I
• Scene Writing Workshop
• Screenwriting
• Script Analysis and Development
• Sound Editing and Design 1
• World Cinema for DAVE
• World Cinema to 1960
• Writing for New Media

Industry credits are required, and graduate teaching experience and an M.F.A. are preferred for most production courses. A Ph.D. is required for cinema studies courses. E-mail a CV with a short cover letter, a list of courses taught, and student evaluations, where available, to Matt Moore, academic program manager. Reference “Feirstein Jobs” in the subject line and indicate which course(s) you are qualified to teach.

The Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema invites applications for a newly created position as Administrative Specialist (Production Specialist) who will be responsible for key management, scheduling and production activities for student filming on campus. The Administrative Specialist (Production Specialist) reports directly to the Department Chair and works closely with the Technology & Resources Manager and with the Office of Environmental Health & Safety.

The Administrative Specialist (Production Specialist) performs the following duties:

• Manage Feirstein production activities, including but not limited to preparation, scheduling and related budgets. Work with faculty and student producers, and the Academic Center Manager (Technology & Resources Manager) as needed to manage logistics. Ensure that production safety protocols meet industry standards and are enforced for all activities
• Administer policies and procedures to ensure production safety and risk management, as well as compliance with College and CUNY requirements. Coordinate and conduct training for faculty and staff as needed. Make recommendations to the Chairperson, Office of Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management as necessary
• Review student scripts for possible infractions of local filming rules and regulations from the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME). Oversee necessary permits with city agencies including NYPD and FDNY
• Manage the approval of release forms, permits, and insurance coverage for productions at Feirstein in collaboration with Brooklyn College and the City University of New York. Coordinate insurance coverage for Feirstein equipment
• Advise Feirstein faculty and staff on securing locations and talent for productions. Serve as a resource for various production and post-production issues
• Develop and maintain procedural manual to ensure Feirstein filming rules and regulations meet industry safety standards
• Coordinate institutional productions funded by MOME or other agencies which promote diversity in entertainment industry
• Serve as the school liaison for training programs, career development programs and other training workshops sponsored by IATSE, Director’s Guild of America and Producers Guild of America
• Supervise professional and part-time staff
• Maintain safety and risk management records, including trainings and incidents. Draft compliance-related reports

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.

Other Qualifications:

• Master's degree in film, media or other related disciplines preferred
• Strong management and organizational skills essential
• Experience in a professional capacity in the film and/or TV industries, especially with work experience as a Line Producer, UPM or First AD.
• Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced and energetic environment essential
• Ability to maintain organized records and track information in a systematic manner is essential
• Excellent interpersonal, computer and writing skills

How to Apply

For more information, and to apply and submit references, please visit the cuny.jobs website.