Acting Instructor at Nyfa

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New York Film Academy, New York, NY

The New York Film Academy is committed to diversity within its community of students, faculty and support staff. NYFA encourages applicants who themselves may have a diverse background and who will be dedicated to contribute further to the diversification of the NYFA community.

In recruiting new members to the NYFA community, NYFA seeks individuals who are purpose-driven, committed to belonging and have a bias for action. NYFA is on the move and it wants entrepreneurial thinkers, ready to create and lead higher education with it. NYFA is becoming a learning organization where innovative ideas and approaches are promoted.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision from the Chair of the Department, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) the Instructor will provide instruction for students to develop practical skills & theoretical knowledge for their respective disciplines. Additionally, faculty members may be called upon to serve on departmental committees, thesis committees, final projects, and as other departmental support.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques.
• Provide one-on-one consultations with students, if and when necessary.
• Develop & manage course syllabus materials & lesson plans.
• Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class.
• Assess student work, including but not limited to, assigning projects, papers and exercises.
• In accordance with Academic and Attendance policies and guidelines, submit attendance & grades promptly to the Registrar’s Office.
• Inform the appropriate administrative staff if students are not meeting academic standards and need academic support; if students are suspected of committing plagiarism; if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students & faculty.
• Adhere to institution-wide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students.
• Attend & participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricular meetings, if requested by the Department Chair.
• If requested, serve as advisors or on thesis committees and evaluate undergraduate or graduate student thesis work.
• Prep and organize gear for class; can include, but is not limited to film and digital cameras, lights and various stands (no gear out weights 35 lbs)
• Participate in day long production workshops as a supervising instructor (no lifting)
• Organize and direct final projects, which have been worked on in class, including final films and performances
• Guide students through hands on classes, handling the equipment doing some minor lifting and shifting of gear that students will use for their intermediate and thesis films (again no gear out weights 35 lbs).
• Other duties as assigned by Department Chair, Co-Chair/Creative Director or senior management.