Assistant/Associate Professor of Film and Media Arts

Position Summary

Job Description:

The Department of Communication and Writing seeks an imaginative,
forward-thinking educator and filmmaker with experience in teaching
narrative film production to join a growing, engaged,
student-centered Department of Communication and Writing. Our nine
faculty members and dedicated adjunct faculty, who represent
programs in Film and Media Arts, Mass Communication, and English
and Writing, share a passion for teaching and mentoring
undergraduate students, embracing new technologies, and preparing
graduates who are sought after by regional and national
employers.

The successful candidate will join the Film and Media Arts program,
where collaboration is deeply embedded in the culture. With
outstanding production facilities, including a professional-grade
studio, dedicated editing bays, and an extensive equipment
inventory, the department provides the tools and institutional
support faculty and students need to produce award-winning work.
Teaching four courses per semester, the successful candidate will
help students take original narrative film projects from concept to
completion in collaboration with one another while building the
technical and professional skills required by the film industry and
other industries focused on the creation and analysis of media
content. Through a campus-wide culture of colleagues who are eager
to work across disciplinary boundaries, the program maintains
strong partnerships with Mass Communication and Sport Media, and
the successful candidate will join colleagues in building new
opportunities, integrating emerging technologies, and contributing
to a vibrant culture of learning and success.

A hallmark of a York College education is our commitment to engage
students in real-world experiences. Our faculty are encouraged to
develop coursework and partnerships with nonprofits and industry
partners, where students work hand-in-hand with practitioners to
create materials and solutions that serve our community. Students
in the department consistently win and place in the Broadcast
Education Association Festival of Media Arts and On Location
Competitions, as well as the College Broadcasters Inc. Awards. In
addition to these national awards, our students showcase their work
at the Film and Media Arts annual Student Film event and
participate in clubs such as the Film and Media Society and WVYC
88.1 FM: The York College Radio Station. Our graduates go on to
successful careers across the film and media spectrum, from local
news outlets and media companies to national outlets such as ESPN
and Netflix.

Facilities & Resources

Our programs are backed by outstanding production facilities and a
supportive institutional ecosystem that helps students produce
exceptional work:

• Film Viewing Room: A purpose-built film theater with

high-definition digital projection and a 7.1 surround sound
system.

• Purpose-Built Production Studios: A professional-grade

studio complex including a TV studio, a dedicated control room,
studio space for set construction, a green screen, and
industry-standard equipment.

• Editing Bays & Post-Production Facilities: Three

dedicated editing bays with fast-processing computers and
additional editing and production spaces to support coursework,
student projects, and faculty creative work.

• High-Quality Equipment: A strong, growing inventory of

cameras, audio gear, lighting, and accessories available for both
student and faculty use.

Outcome:

The successful candidate will strengthen the Film and Media Arts
curriculum, guiding students as they develop original narrative
work and preparing them for careers in film and media, while
remaining professionally active.

Essential Functions

• Teach introductory through advanced production courses, with an

emphasis on narrative filmmaking.

• Advise and mentor students, including academic advising,

independent studies, internship support, and preparation for
careers or graduate study.

• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
• Maintain an active professional and scholarly agenda.

Experience and Education Required

• MFA (or equivalent terminal degree) in film production,

directing, screenwriting, cinematography, or a closely related
field, completed by August 2027.

• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching undergraduate production

courses, including experience as instructor of record.

• Demonstrated experience producing narrative films, with a

strong grasp of cinematic storytelling and film set culture and
crew roles.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent college-level teaching skills and the ability to

utilize educational technology to support student learning and
success.

• Student-focused approach, with the ability to learn and apply

new concepts and ideas to support our diverse population of
learners.

• Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to

working as part of a collaborative team.

• Ability to apply supervisory skills and motivate undergraduate

students.

• Experience with the tools and techniques necessary to write,

shoot, edit, and mix narrative films.

• Project management experience and the ability to work

effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Applicants should submit a Teaching Statement, a link to a reel
of their narrative film work, and information for three
confidential letters of recommendation.

Finalists will be asked to provide two sample syllabi for
undergraduate courses they have designed and taught as the
instructor of record related to the position. At least one sample
syllabus should be from an introductory or lower-level
production-related course.

Finalists will be expected to demonstrate competence with
filmmaking tools and techniques as part of the on-campus interview
process.

Additional Information

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