Part-time Lecturer - Drama and Screen Studies Program

This new offering is designed to give students a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking, with an emphasis on creativity, storytelling, and collaboration. Students will work primarily with GoPro cameras, smartphones, basic DSLRs, and professional-grade video editing software like Davinci Resolve.

As this is the first time the course is being offered, the successful candidate will collaborate with the Director of Drama & Screen Studies to shape its structure and content. This role requires innovative and resourceful approaches to teaching filmmaking with minimal equipment. This is a unique opportunity to develop a foundational applied screen production course within a liberal arts environment.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Deliver weekly in-person instruction on the fundamentals of filmmaking: development, production, and postproduction.
• Guide students through individual and collaborative exercises using basic technology
• Introduce students to basic production workflows and editing software
• Encourage creative problem-solving and cinematic vision
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback
• Attend and contribute to regular department meetings

Applicants should have the following:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) in film studies, fine arts, media arts, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree (MFA or MA) in filmmaking, screen production, or a related field
• Familiarity: With standard tools and software (e.g. DSLRs, Go-Pros, smartphones, iMovie, DaVinci Resolve)
• Experience: Teaching or mentoring students at the post-secondary level is an asset
• Commitment: To fostering creativity, equity, and inclusive learning in a liberal arts context