Job Details

The San Francisco Film School is looking for a passionate and seasoned Editing Instructor to join our vibrant faculty. You must have a bachelor's degree in filmmaking (or equivalent) and at least five (5) years of professional experience in your field. Teaching experience is not mandatory but certainly would be a bonus.

Key Requirements:
• A reel of top-quality work is essential.
• You must be comfortable working in Adobe Premiere.
• We are hiring faculty members for the Summer of 2024. The semester runs for 15 weeks.
• Teachers must be able to commit to at least 6 hours of teaching per week.
• Since many of our classes are being taught online, you must be comfortable with remote teaching. We provide an online learning specialist who will help build your course.
• We're a small school where the faculty get to know the students and their work. We foster mentoring.

• We have an AAS program, as well as a Certificate Program. Our students are well-trained and go on to find work in the industry. We have a 92% job placement for graduates.
• We're a project-driven school. The Skills Courses support the Project Courses to drive home the knowledge for each department.
• We foster communication. We value diversity, equality & inclusion.
• Our goal is to assist our students in finding their 'voice.' Our students have been accepted into festivals around the world, including Cannes and Sundance.
• Our faculty are all working professionals in their fields. We have Oscar nominees and Emmy Award winners on our faculty.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the Dean of the school to develop curricula tailored to each class.
• Engage students in the learning process effectively.
• Cultivate a nurturing atmosphere for students to excel and motivate them to produce their best work.
• Execute all teaching responsibilities promptly and professionally.
• Participate in bi-monthly faculty meetings.
• Coordinate with school administration on matters related to student attendance and grading.
• Collaborate closely with teaching assistants.
• Conduct individual meetings with students to provide personalized guidance.
• Create and refine course syllabi to meet student needs.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of five years of professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in film or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere (Adobe Certified Instructor preferred).
• Experience working with both HD and 4K footage and professional workflows.
• Extensive knowledge of editing craft.
• Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary.

Compensation: $50 - $60 hourly