Film Production Instructor

Faculty/Instructor Profile

Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:

• Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
• Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
• Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

Teaching

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

Student Success

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

Professional Development

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

Community Contributions

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.

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Position Responsibilities

Red Deer Polytechnic’s ( RDP ) School of Arts and Education invites applications from versatile, experienced filmmakers/cinematographers for an 8.5-month, full-time Sessional* Film Production Instructor position beginning August 14, 2024. Our ideal applicant holds an MFA in Film/Media Production, has university or college teaching experience in film production, and is active in a creative or technical research practice in filmmaking.

The successful candidate will teach introductory to advanced courses in the program per their expertise and experience, with an emphasis on courses related to the production pipeline.

Responsibilities will include:

• Teaching (as outlined above) and fostering a collaborative, inclusive learning environment.
• Mentoring students and assisting with recruitment initiatives.
• Maintaining active involvement in the film industry through relevant research, creative, or professional practice.

* Per the terms of the collective agreement between RDP and the Faculty Association ( FARDP ), where work persists in the year following the original appointment, sessional appointments may be re-posted and the incumbents encouraged to apply up until the third year, after which the incumbent may be directly reappointed provided the work is available and performance is satisfactory.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• A graduate degree in Film/Media Production or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Substantial film industry experience demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the production pipeline.
• A proven ability to teach at a post-secondary level.
• A commitment to active involvement in regional/provincial scene.

All teaching and program activities occur on campus, and the successful candidate will commit to an active teaching, mentoring, and service presence.

Preferred Qualifications

Our ideal candidate has:

• An MFA or similar terminal degree in Film Production or closely related discipline.
• High-level interpersonal and communications skills, a collegial and collaborative approach, and a service orientation.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+ and who otherwise meet the required qualifications of this position.

Salary or Hourly?Salary

Salary Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including Alberta Blue Cross extended health and dental plans, and health spending account. There is a tuition waiver for RDP credit courses for you as well as your immediate family members, as well as opportunities for professional development funding. The Local Authorities Pension Plan is also offered as an option to those who have served a waiting period. There is paid time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. This position also offers an additional 8% of the regular salary in lieu of vacation.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.

Red Deer Polytechnic is guided by the foundational statements in our 2030 Strategic Plan

Our purpose is simple: To inspire, educate, and mentor our community of learners. We collaborate to provide diverse experiential learning opportunities for our highly skilled learners. We empower innovators and creators for impact. Our growth will be realized through quality of life and the reciprocal benefits for our stakeholders.

Our vision is to be a resourceful polytechnic, unbound by tradition. We are bold. We are resilient. We are more than applied. We will lead the transformation of post-secondary education by becoming more innovative, entrepreneurial, and sustainable with people at our core. Red Deer Polytechnic must be the best choice for our learners, our clients, our employees, and our communities, resulting in growth and readiness for the future.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community .

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