Faculty - Film Production

JOB SUMMARY 

The Film Production Program in the Department of Communication, Arts, and Design (CAD) at Southeastern University is seeking qualified candidates for an on-site full time faculty position focused on Post Production. This posting is for a full time professor to teach undergraduate post production courses on our main campus in Lakeland, Florida. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 

Reports to: Dean of JCBCL/Chair Of Communications Department

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but is not limited to the following: 

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Film Production program, including core courses in CAD and Film
• Specializing in Post Production courses such as Digital Video Editing, Advanced Editing, Editing for Story, and Audio for TV and Film.  
• All faculty in Film teach a general education foundation course in Film Appreciation. 
• Assist with the coloring and sound mixing of our student films.
• Create an engaging, learning-centered classroom environment, and contribute to a vigorous and dynamic film and program culture.
• Incorporate real-world industry experience and case studies into the curriculum.
• Uphold and model the university’s Christian mission and values in the classroom.
• Provide regular feedback, mentorship, and support to students.
• Utilize the syllabi, assignments, and projects in accordance with university guidelines.
• Be available for student consultations as needed.

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function. 

LOCATION 

SEU Lakeland Campus

EDUCATION 

Required Education: 

MFA or Ph.D. in Film Production, Communication or a closely related field.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 

None

EXPERIENCE 

Required: 

• Proficiency with editing, coloring, and audio mixing software, including Adobe Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and other industry standard software.
• Demonstrated professional experience in the film industry.
• Ability to integrate faith into teaching and discussions, supporting the Christian worldview of the university.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to academic excellence and the development of students as future professionals in the film industry.

Preferred: 

• Prior teaching experience in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with active learning strategies and experiential learning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Required: 

• Digital design experience and competence to teach motion graphics and animation. 
• Leading film student projects through coloring, sound mixing, and other post production processes. 
• Faculty load includes department service with student productions as well as academic advising and service to the University. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. 

Physical Requirements: 

No physical requirements 

Travel:

No

Schedule:

40 hours a week

TRAINING 

All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows: 

SAFETY 

• SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. 
• Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. 
• Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident. 
• Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations. Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team. 

SCREENING 

All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position. 

DISCLAIMER 

SEU is an at-will employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. 

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. 

SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students. 

Southeastern University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of Southeastern University, by continued employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.