Part time Instructor - Film and Digital Media Production

The Louisiana State University School of Theatre and Film is seeking applications for a pool of part-time Adjunct Instructors in film and digital media (areas include but are not limited to cinematography, sound design, and television producing). Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach course(s) in film and/or television production in specialties as needed (e.g.  cinematography, sound design, producing)
• Participate in department initiatives, including meetings, screenings, festivals, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Level: MFA
• Specific Degree: Terminal degree in film production or related area
• Degree Substitute: Terminal degree in film production or related area or equivalent professional experience
• Specific Experience: Demonstrated experience as in area of specialty (including cinematographer, sound recordist/mixer, editor, or other professional specialty)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific Experience: Successful experience teaching at the college level

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television in the LSU School of Theatre was established in 2020 to give students immediate and sustainable purchase on the benefits of the state’s film tax incentive program, which has secured Louisiana among the top film-production markets in the U.S. The application-only program attracts competitive applicants from across the U.S. and internationally, serving high-achieving students with varied experiences and goals. This pre-professional degree is poised to lever the reach of the public university to build a pipeline into a thriving film industry. Our students volunteer at the New Orleans Film Festival, intern on major films shot locally in the Gulf South’s largest film studio (Fantastic Four; The Twilight Saga; The Iron Claw), and represent LSU at festivals across the world, including Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, and Edinburgh Fringe Fest.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.