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Adjunct Instructors, Film Studies

Institution: St. Cloud State University

Classification Title: State Univ Adjunct Unit

Bargaining Unit / Union: 209: Inter Faculty Organization

City: St. Cloud

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range: $38,586.00 - $200,000.00

Job Description

Teach introductory to advanced courses in areas of film and video production and/or film studies. Course may include screenwriting, directing, video editing, cinematography, film appreciation, and/or film history. Able to teach skills in areas such as storytelling, equipment use, or creative software.

This adjunct position will remain open for 1 year to allow departments' access to candidate pools when there is a need to hire an adjunct to teach a course(s) during defined academic semester(s).

Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or Master of Fine Arts in an appropriate field or equivalent professional experience
• Training in film studies and/or film and video production industries
• Evidence of the ability to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualification

• Video and sound editing, cinematography, directing, producing, and/or storytelling skills
• Ability to teach introductory courses in film studies
• Experience teaching at the College/University level
• Skills to teach Adobe software

Required Documents to Apply

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) professional references
• Unofficial transcript(s)

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Varies

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State's commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU's strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system's Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization.

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121.

Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date: Open Date: 03-31-2025

Close Date: 03-30-2026

Posting Contact Name: Renee Denise Bertram

Posting Contact Email: ac1159yu@minnstate.edu

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