Acting for Film Instructor Job at NYFA, Burbank, CA

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  • NYFA
  • Burbank, CA

Job Description

Job Details

Experienced

Los Angeles - Burbank CA

Part Time

4 Year Degree

$33.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Negligible

Any

Education

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

NYFA is seeking instructors for Acting for Film: Scripted TV. The course introduces acting techniques especially focused on preparing for roles in both single- and multi-camera television. The ideal candidate would have some experience in both formats either as a performer director or other performance-related position. A knowledge of and ability to teach comedy theory and techniques is a plus.

Instructors for this course should be comfortable directing in-class shoots of scenes using existing television material.

Faculty members provide instruction for students to develop practical skills & theoretical knowledge for their respective disciplines. Additionally faculty members may be called upon to serve on departmental committees Thesis Committees and as other departmental support.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course including practical skills methods theories and techniques.
  • Provide one-on-one consultations (Red Cards) with students if and when necessary minimum 10hrs/week
  • Develop & manage course syllabus materials & lesson plans.
  • Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class.
  • Assess student work including but not limited to assigning projects papers and exercises.
  • Submit attendance & grades promptly to the Registrars Office and inform the appropriate administrative staff if students are not meeting academic standards and need academic support; if students are suspected of committing plagiarism; if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students & faculty.
  • Adhere to institution-wide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students.
  • Attend & participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricular meetings if requested by Department Chair.
  • If requested serve as advisors or on Thesis Committees and evaluate undergraduate or graduate student Thesis work.
  • Prep and organize gear for class; can include but is not limited to film and digital cameras lights and various stands (no gear out weights 35 lbs)
  • Participate in day long production workshops on the backlot as a supervising instructor (no lifting)
  • Guide students through hands on classes handling the equipment doing some minor lifting and shifting of gear that students will use for their intermediate and thesis films (again no gear out weights 35 lbs)
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Broad & in-depth knowledge of the subject area or discipline where they teach.
  • Substantial professional experience in their respective department.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment.
  • Ethical/Honest - evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work such as curricular development and planning.

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION CERTIFICATION:

  • Minimum of a Bachelors degree and substantial industry & teaching experience for instructors teaching undergraduate and certificate programs.
  • Minimum of a Masters degree and substantial industry & teaching experience for instructors teaching graduate programs or courses in the Liberal Arts & Sciences.
  • In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree the instructors training exceptional body of work relevant experience teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric.

New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race creed color sex gender gender expression gender identity sexual orientation age religion national origin ancestry mental disability physical disability medical condition genetic information marital status military and veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work at office, Shift work,

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