Film Production Instructor

**Please see Special Instructions for more details.**:
First review of applicants: two weeks after posting date

- Sample Syllabus/Course Outline
- Research/Creative/Professional Practice Statement
- Links to examples of work
- List of references (3 professional references - active, both industry and post-secondary)

**Posting Details**:
Position Information

**Position Title**
- Film Production Instructor - Continuous Appointment (Probationary)**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.
- **For More Information**:Faculty Profile**

**Position Responsibilities**
- Our ideal applicant holds an MFA in Film/Media Production (or closely related discipline), has substantial relevant university or college teaching experience, and is active in creative or technical research practice with a focus in filmmaking.Responsibilities will include:
- **Teaching** a dynamic range of production courses: Production, Cinematography, and others according to expertise and interest (Screenwriting, Directing, etc.).
- Contributing to **program and curriculum development** in alignment with industry trends and needs, RDP’s mandate, and the Dean’s vision and direction.
- **Mentoring students**, fostering a collaborative learning environment, and assisting with recruitment initiatives.
- Serving on program, school, and institutional **committees**, helping shape and advance both the program and RDP’s arts profile.
- Maintaining **active involvement** in the film industry through professional, creative, or research practice, and engaging with the vibrant arts scene in Red Deer.

**Required Qualifications**
- Applicants 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.-
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Our ideal applicant has:
- an **MFA** in Film Production** or closely related discipline or similar terminal degree.
- **curriculum and program development** experience.
- high-level **interpersonal and communications skills**; intellectual and professional **humility**; and a **collegial, collaborative approach** to teaching, service, and administration.
- an **aptitude for leadership** and a service orientation.**Salary or Hourly?**
- Salary**Salary**
- Commensurate with education and experience**Benefits and Compensation Information**
- Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.
- Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits dependent upon the FARDP Collective Agreement