Brooklyn College – CUNY Distinguished Lecturer – Producing (Film)
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The successful candidate will have a national or international reputation and will possess the skills, background, and temperament to contribute to a specialized program in all aspects of producing that aims to rival those of the finest film schools in the country.
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY
CUNY Job ID: 13929
The new Barry R. Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, NY offers a 3-year specialized
education in 5 disciplines leading to an M.F.A: Producing, Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, and Post-
Production; and a 2 year M.A. in Cinema Studies. Housed in our new 68,000 sq. ft. purpose-built facility on the
Steiner Studios lot, Feirstein is the first public film school in New York and is dedicated to cultivating new and
emerging voices in cinema. http://feirstein.brooklyn.cuny.edu.
The Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Brooklyn College is searching for a dynamic, high profile film
professional to teach in our exciting, specialized track in Producing, within the framework of the Feirstein Graduate
School. The program provides a close working and mentoring relationship with a small, carefully selected group of
students aspiring to careers in producing.
The successful candidate will have a national or international reputation and will possess the skills, background,
and temperament to contribute to a specialized program in all aspects of producing that aims to rival those of the
finest film schools in the country. Responsibilities include teaching graduate level classes, as well as participation in
program administration, curriculum development, and departmental committees.
Distinguished Lecturers are experienced practitioners who hold a full-time, non-tenure track position with a
maximum appointment period of seven years, subject to annual reappointment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's degree or higher.
- A significant list of feature credits as a Producer in the film industry.
- A distinguished career as a producer with evidence of high profile recognition in the industry.
- College-level teaching experience is preferred.
- A demonstrable ability to create a dynamic classroom experience.
- The successful candidate should be capable of teaching most of the following courses: Integrated Media,
Production Management, Distribution & Exhibition, Producing for New Media, Finance for Film and Other
Media, Post-production Supervision, Portfolio Development, Thesis Project.
- A commitment to teaching at a public, urban institution serving a diverse student body.
COMPENSATION
$102,235 - $114,104; Commensurate with experience and credentials. All appointments are made in the Film
Department at Brooklyn College and are subject to financial availability.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and
retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for
research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should upload their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and links to samples your films (or DVDs under
separate cover) in .doc, .pdf, or .rtf format.
For more information and to apply, visit www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/facultyjobs. Emailed or hard copy applications
will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE
Review of applications to begin November 18, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities,
minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek
excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.