Part-Time Faculty: VID 310 Sudies In Art Video-Vidsonics (Fall 2024)

The Department of Film and Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach VID 310 Studies in Art Video-VidSonic, a three credit hour course, during the 2024 fall semester.

This course covers audio's relationship with traditional studio arts, music, cinema, television, computers, telecommunications, and networks. Art video recordings are used to focus and structure explorations of the contemporary media/acoustic environment.

About the College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications

MFA or equivalent required.

Job Specific Qualifications

Experience in video production and post-production, development of artistic concepts and their expression through video medium, experience in finished and presented to an audience artistic work. Hands on experience with camcorders, sound recording equipment, light equipment and proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and other video editing softwares. Familiar with contemporary artists. Practicing artist.

Responsibilities

Teach class once a week. Grade assignments. Submit grades.

Attend class weekly. Familiarity with audio/music required.

In addition:

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.

• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.

• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.

• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.

• Meeting all designated class periods.

• If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute.

• You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.

• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.

• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.

• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Physical Requirements

Not applicable.

Tools/Equipment

Laptop

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.