About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The Film Department seeks a full-time faculty member with demonstrated teaching effectiveness in Documentary Filmmaking, Video Production and Editing.  The ability to teach screenwriting and/or cinema studies is a plus.  The new faculty member will join two existing full-time faculty members in a thriving Digital Filmmaking Program.  The program's emphasis is on storytelling.  The ideal candidate will be one who is willing and able to assist students in organizing and structuring their stories as they bring them to the screen.  In addition to teaching a full-time course load, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in curriculum development and assessment,  oversee labs and equipment, assist in the coordination of an annual film festival, assist in placing students in internships, hold regular office hours, and contribute to departmental and campus activities that support the college mission. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the department chair.   

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  A Master's degree in Film, or a related field, and a minimum of one year of relevant teaching experience are required.   

The successful candidate will be able to use PowerPoint, video conversion software, and video editing software, including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere and iMovie. They must also be experienced at using and demonstrating a variety of video, sound and lighting equipment, and be prepared to master the use of all currently-owned film equipment at the College. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate proficiency in structuring, delivering, and assessing digital film education in multiple modalities, with an understanding of the standards required for successful transfer; the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with departmental faculty to teach, plan, and implement a variety of film courses; familiarity with curriculum development and assessment practices; the ability to contribute to departmental and campus affairs;  and demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.  

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Three years of teaching college-level film courses, ideally at the community college level, is strongly preferred.  Professional experience in film or related industries is preferred.    

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE:    Fall 2025

SALARY & BENEFITS:  The starting salary is $75,170. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $88,234. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.  You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to:  https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  The priority deadline date is: February 14, 2025.  The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. 

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.