A Video Editor edits films, primarily smaller film productions or video recordings of events. Edits film for review, and collaborates with directors and producers to create a final production. Uses specialized editing software. May supervise editing assistants.
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Position Title:
Adjunct Faculty, Film Production School/Division:
School of Communication Full Time/Part Time:
Part-Time Description:
The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for an Adjunct Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Film Production in the Department of Radio, Television, Film. Candidate should be able to teach the fundamental practices of directing, cinematography, visual storytelling and editing using AVID and Premiere Pro. In addition, the candidate should have a body of creative work in at least one of these practices.
The ideal candidate will:
Have professional experience in film production in a creative aspect of the medium. Have a strong command of the digital editing software used for the class (both AVID and Premiere Pro). Have some teaching and/or production workshop experience.
Qualifications:
Terminal Degree ( MFA ) or at least 5 years professional experience in a related field. Candidate should be able to teach the fundamental practices of directing, cinematography, visual storytelling and editing using AVID and Premiere Pro. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusive in an educational environment.
EEO Statement:
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
