Post-Production Adjunct Training Instructor

Overview

Job Title:

Post-Production Adjunct Training Instructor

Location:

USO-Georgia Film Academy

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) is a professional organization and a unit of the USG, committed to leading and advancing the entertainment arts industry and its workforce in Georgia. The GFA supports the Georgia Film Consortium (GFC), a state-wide collaboration of institutions offering professional courses in film, television, digital entertainment, Esports and game development.

The GFA promotes rigorous professional training and supports opportunities for film and television production craft internships and placement in creative industries, apprenticeships, and jobs in an effort to build a permanent and sustainable industry in the state.

• Teach Post-Production pathway courses on a semesterly basis.
• Manage courses through systematic use of syllabi and online student learning management system (D2L).
• Keep accurate records of students' class performance, attendance, and grades; evaluate students for consideration for internship program.
• Submit attendance and grade reporting as required per institutional deadlines.
• Teach, train, advise and mentor students to help them develop skills necessary to join the film industry workforce in Georgia.
• Handle and complete various administrative responsibilities associated with class management.
• Communicate effectively with students, instructors, and staff.
• Attend and participate in All-Instructor Conference at the start of each semester.

Required Qualifications include a combination of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in the qualifying field and ten or more years widely recognized industry work experience on professional Feature Film/TV sets, or significant recognized experience in the film industry (ten or more years) related to course content, with specialized training and/or certification in course content.
• Evidence of deep, wide-ranging knowledge in a variety of current industry standards and practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, PowerPoint, basic laptop and projector use; familiarity with online learning management systems is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Avid Certified Instructor
• Teaching experience
• Membership in a course content-related guild or trade union

Instructors’ credentials, credits, and work experience must be recognized and respected by industry.

Unofficial transcripts must be attached. Official transcripts must be submitted within one month of the hire date.

• Knowledge to understand the diverse functions of delivering instruction in higher education.
• Skill in communication and presentation of instruction; organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• In-depth expertise in at least one of the following crafts and/or specialty areas:
  Non-Linear Editing (Long or Short form);
  Sound Editing and Sound Design;
  Color Correction (Colorist);
  Visual FX;
  Compositing.
• Expertise in the operation of professional non-linear editing systems (e.g., Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud) with focus on practical skills and editing knowledge.
• Understanding of file management, footage logs, timecodes, proxies, and edit decision lists (EDLs).
• Knowledge of synchronization, transitions, basic effects, and basic audio mixing and file exports.
• Knowledge of editing and sound design terminology, department hierarchy, history and theory.
• Awareness and understanding of current post-production industry standards and workflow practices.

The USG core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG core values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and at the USG policy site. USG also supports Freedom of Expression per Board Policy 6.5.

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, and to the statutes, rules, and regulations of the institution and BOR policies. These policies are available for inspection upon request.

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It recruits, hires, trains, and promotes without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable laws.

For questions or more detailed information please contact the University System Office Human Resources. Individuals requiring accommodations should contact Human Resources.

• This work may involve standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, lifting, sitting at a computer for long periods and operating industry-standard post-production equipment.
• Work is typically performed in a…