Professor of Film Production Technology

Valencia College’s Film Production Technology, programs new facilities opened on August 2017. The School of Arts and Entertainment building includes a sound stage, editing suites, a Dolby Atmos immersive sound mixing stage, and a screening theater with a 4K projector.

We offer an A.S. degree with an intensive curriculum that incorporates workshops and labs with real-world projects. Our unique program partners with professional film and television productions, offering use of our film package: cameras, grip and electric trucks, generator, and facilities. Our students form the production crew, first by attending workshops run by our faculty and staff, and then by working under the guidance of the industry professionals making the motion picture. We’ve produced forty-nine feature films, many of which have found limited theatrical release and distribution on television, DVD, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon.

If you want to play a role in shaping the future of students at one of the largest community colleges in Florida, recognized as one of “The Great Colleges to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, and the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, take the first steps by completing and submitting an online application for this position.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in film production technology or a closely related field is required; an MFA or terminal degree is preferred.
•  The ideal candidate is a passionate storyteller with extensive experience in the film and television industry. The candidate should have substantial credits on films and/or television series.
• The ideal candidate should be a well-rounded filmmaker with an ability to teach a variety of production classes, and should have significant experience with cinematography, RED and Arri cameras, and Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut editing software.
• Experience with AVID, Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut.        

Salary: Full Time Faculty positions are compensated based on the Full Time Faculty Salary Schedule: http://valenciacollege.edu/hr/documents/Valencia-Salary-Schedule-17-18.pdf 

Work Hours: Teaching assignments may include day, night, or weekend classes.

Location: Orlando, FL 32825 - East Campus (1)

Valencia College has campuses conveniently located throughout Central Florida that are accessible by local freeways, expressways and surface streets. But the convenient commute is just part of the appeal.

As one of the fastest growing cities in America, Orlando offers just the right mix of laid-back Florida lifestyle and the amenities of a big city, making it a great place to live and work.

Closing date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 7:00pm EST

For consideration, the following is required for all applicants including current Valencia employees:

• Cover letter and resume.
• Completed on-line employment application Include all applicable experience related to the position as it could affect compensation
• Learning-centered statement.
• Unofficial transcripts (degree must be conferred by the time of hire). Be prepared to bring sealed official transcripts if selected for an interview. It is the applicant's responsibility to have any foreign transcripts evaluated prior to submission through an authorized evaluation service such as World Education Services.
• Letters of reference.

10-month, Tenure-Track

Ten-month, tenure-track professors are, in addition to teaching in discipline, responsible for curriculum development, selection of discipline resources, assists in the development and evaluation of faculty and participates in college governance activities. As a 10-month, tenure track faculty member, you will be on a continuing contract to teach 5 courses, maintain 10 office hours, and 10 college service hours that may include, but not limited to serving on committees and work teams, research and special projects.

Valencia’s tenure-track professors must successfully complete a five-year tenure earning process for continued employment