Nonfiction Film Production, Tenure-Track Faculty Member

$47,075 - $106,116/Yr

The Evergreen State College - Olympia, WA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Olympia, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The Nonfiction Film Production, Tenure-Track Faculty Member position at Evergreen College focuses on integrating theory with practice in documentary filmmaking, particularly emphasizing Latinx communities and their social and historical contexts. The successful candidate will engage students and communities through collaborative media production, teaching various documentary strategies and techniques. This role requires a commitment to diversity and equity in education, fostering a student-centered learning environment that supports underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach full-time, team-taught, 16-credit programs connected by a specific theme or inquiry.
• Evaluate approximately 25 students per quarter, with programs potentially including 50-75 students.
• Advise students on their learning processes and pathways of study.
• Foster interdisciplinary and experiential learning through collaborative teaching.
• Engage in on- and off-campus collaborations related to media production.

Requirements

• MFA, PhD, or other advanced degree relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated creative media practice.
• Higher education teaching experience equivalent to two full-time years.

Nice-to-haves

• Engagement with Latinx communities in creative works or teaching.
• Established film/video work in documentary or nonfiction modes.
• Expertise in other media disciplines such as narrative filmmaking, animation, or interactive media.
• Research or teaching background in Film Studies and/or Latinx Studies.
• Experience collaborating with communities on media projects.
• Experience with interdisciplinary or collaborative teaching.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved student populations.

Benefits

• Salary range: $47,075-$106,116 per year based on degrees and experience.