Film Production Instructor

**Please see Special Instructions for more details.**:
First review of applicants: Two weeks after posting
- Research, Creative, and/or 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 - Sessional**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, has university or college teaching experience in film production, and is active in a creative or technical research practice in filmmaking.-
- 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.

**Required Qualifications**- 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**- 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.**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 Str