Film Production Instructor, (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Position Title Film Production Instructor, (Temporary, Part-Time Pool) Posting Type Wide Distribution Department Cinema Campus Ocean Campus Location Job Category Faculty Salary (Applicant View)

Compensation is determined in accordance with the City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule for Pay-by-workload assignments. The workload compensation upon entry currently ranges from $2,163.36 to $3,302.80 per workload unit, depending upon placement.

TEMPORARY, PART-TIME POOL

EC §87482

Appointment Type Faculty - Part-Time Pool Full Time/Part Time Part Time Start Date End Date Position Description

The Cinema Department is seeking enthusiastic and qualified candidates to teach one or more production courses and/or non-instructional assignment in our equipment Issue Room/Mac Lab. At this time, the department has a particular need for a temporary instructor in Basic Film Production, Cinematography & Lighting and applicants interested working in our Issue Room.

As part of the application, applicants must clearly indicate which one or more of the department's teaching areas they wish to be considered for and if they are interested in working in the Issue Room. Applicants will be considered only for the course(s) they explicitly identify. Applicants must select specific course(s) from those listed in the Job Duties below and, in a detailed letter of interest, explain how their qualifications, professional experience, and teaching background prepare them to teach the selected course(s) and/or work in the Equipment Issue Room.

Job Duties

1. Teach in-person on Ocean campus in one or more of the following post-secondary level courses and/or Non-Instructional Assignment in the department's Equipment Issue Room:

CINE 24 Basic Film Production

CINE 25 Narrative Filmmaking

CINE 30 Production Planning

CINE 40 Professional Development & Film Exhibition

CINE 54 Cinematography & Lighting

CINE 56 Introduction to Digital Film Editing

CINE 57 Experimental Filmmaking

CINE 60 Sound for Motion Pictures I

CINE 61 Sound for Motion Pictures II

CINE 72 Documentary Pre-Production

CINE 74 Advanced Cinematography & Lighting

CINE 75A Introduction to Screenwriting

CINE 75B/C Intermediate/Advanced Screenwriting

CINE 126 Documentary Filmmaking

CINE 131 Intro to Directing

CINE 136 Special Effects

CINE 170 Film/Video Work Experience

Non-Instructional Assignment in the Issue Room

2. Design and implement instructional activities and assessments for courses offered in online, hybrid and/or in-person modalities in lecture and lab formats. Courses should promote student learning and achievement equitably, in accordance with approved department course outlines and curriculum.

3. Collaborate with department colleagues to develop, assess, and report Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and surveys in accordance with department needs and college requirements.

4. Teach in accordance with departmental course outlines and design instructional activities that promote achievement of student learning outcomes.

5. May support instruction-related activities by participating in meetings, program review, curriculum, assessment, and industry advisory meetings as time and schedule permit.

6. Maintain industry contact; keep abreast of evolving technologies, and share information and insights with the department.

7. Support and engage in an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.

8. Participate in ongoing training on diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist pedagogy.

9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

2. Earned Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent foreign degree, plus two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT;

OR

Earned Associate Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent foreign degree, plus six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's assignment; OR THE EQUIVALENT.

[If you would like to claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement, the "Faculty Equivalency Application From" is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

Desirable Qualifications

1. MFA or MA in Cinema or Film Production.

2. Three or more years (6 semesters/9 quarters) of teaching experience with an emphasis in audio, film/video or multimedia production, in an accredited post-secondary institution. Graduate teaching assistantships or the equivalent may be considered as experience.

3. Experience in two or more crew roles for film, commercial or series projects that have theatrical, broadcast, streaming, and/or festival distribution.

4. Experience/familiarity with film equipment inventory systems; experience operating/handling professional cameras (film and digital), lighting, and audio systems; experience troubleshooting industry standard software (ProTools, Adobe Premiere, Da Vinci Resolve Pro, etc.) in a Mac environment; and/or experience in an equipment issue room or rental house environment supporting instruction or industry using WebCheckout or industry standard inventory management/checkout system.

5. Maintain a professional network in the industry and keeps up to date with technology updates/issues impacting production methods and applications.

6. Readiness to work in-person in the Cinema facilities at Ocean campus as directed for morning, afternoon, evening assignment.

7. Experience with grants and resource development.

8. Experience with accessible design and use of Canvas Learning Management System for course materials and assignment submission.

9. Evidence of instructional experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy.

10. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of inequities in higher education and a commitment to rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for historically minoritized and disproportionately impacted students.

Benefits Application Procedure

To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicant's background and skills in the areas stated in the Job Duties. Please indicate which course or courses you are able to teach and if you are interested in working a Non-Instructional Assignment in the Issue Room. Also, explain why you are qualified to teach the course(s) or work in the Issue Room referring to the relevant Desirable Qualifications listed below, your professional experience and/or your teaching background.

2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.

3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement "See Resume" is not acceptable.

4. Three (3) current telephone references within one year of date of application. The list of reference must include current supervisors/employers, colleagues or other professionals and their titles, who have knowledge of the responsibilities/duties specific to this type of position.

5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicant's CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [NOTE: Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]

6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of "diversity statement" with a "teaching philosophy" document will be automatically disqualified.)

• As applicable, include a Credit List with links (maximum of four) to projects demonstrating the role(s) the applicant has performed relevant to indicated teaching areas of interest. Before each link, provide a brief description that clearly identifies the project's title, year and description of your role(s)/responsibilities. Applicant, please upload this under "Other Document 1."
• If expressing an interest in those classes for which you can't include a linked item on a Credit List (for example, production planning or screenwriting), please include up to 2 supporting documents to demonstrate your expertise in the respective area(s). Applicant, please upload this under "Other Document 2, 3" if applicable.
• If expressing interest in Non-Instructional Issue Room assignment please specify your related experience in your cover letter.

Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco, and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.

ADA Statement

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at workrestrictions@ccsf.edu to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment

Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee.

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at TitleIX@ccsf.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AC00263P Job Open Date 10/09/2026 Application Review Date Job Close Date 10/01/2027 Open Until Filled No Contact

Cecilia Sainez, Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension 415-452-7723 Contact Email csainez@ccsf.edu Special Instructions to Applicant

City College of San Francisco will accept applications with all required supporting documentation at any time until the job posting deadline. Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the department desires; a part-time hiring pool or pools will be developed and be in effect for a one-year period from which temporary appointments will be made on an as-needed basis.

The first round of screening and interview will commence in early November 2026 for those who have submitted completed application materials.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you interested in teaching Basic Film Production and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Narrative Filmmaking and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Production Planning and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Professional Development & Film Exhibition and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Cinematography & Lighting and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Introduction to Digital Film Editing and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Experimental Filmmaking and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Sound for Motion Pictures and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Documentary Pre-Production and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Screenwriting and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Documentary Filmmaking and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Intro to Directing and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Special Effects and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in teaching Film/Video Work Experience and do you have the desired qualifications for this teaching focus area?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you interested in a non-instructional assignment in the Equipment Issue Room and do you have the desired qualifications for this assignment?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Website

• Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• List of References
• Transcript(s)
• Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

• Transcript(s) - additional
• California Community College Credentials
• Equivalency Application Form
• Foreign Degree Evaluation
• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4