Limited Term Appointment in Film Production in the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema
Last updated: March 8, 2024, 12:54 p.m.
Job title: Limited Term Appointment in Film Production in the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema
Position code: 24_LTA_CINE_M
Date posted: March 8, 2024
Application deadline: April 5, 2024
Advertised until: Position is filled
Position description
This is a posting for a 24-month Limited Term contract in the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. We are seeking applicants with expertise in Film Production. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses (which may include multiple sections of the same course) on topics including image (cinematography), montage, sound, and core filmmaking practices while supporting student work that covers a broad range of genres and interests within the context of Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts.
Limited-term faculty members at Concordia University are full-time faculty whose primary duties include teaching and service, with no research obligations.
Qualifications and assets
We are seeking candidates with a completed MFA degree and who have an established artistic filmmaking and exhibition practice (including festival screenings). A knowledge of film across all genres (fiction, documentary, essay film, experimental) is required. Preferred candidates will have post-secondary teaching experience specifically in studio-based courses, and with guiding students through the creative process from the concept stage to finished film project. Specific knowledge of the digital workflow on Apple computers, including DaVinci Resolve, Fairlight, Avid Media Composer and Pro-Tools is required as is proficiency in post-production workflow management as well as research expertise in image editing and sound editing. Portfolios must reflect a thorough understanding of the above competencies. Familiarity with emerging trends in media production and exhibition are an asset as well as proven ability to work in a team. A commitment to researching and teaching themes relevant to filmmaking from the perspective of Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities and cultures is an asset.
Candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from those who will contribute to that profile. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.
How to apply
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Applications should be addressed to the Cinema Department Hiring Committee and submitted electronically (as a single PDF file) to jobs.cinema@concordia.ca on or before April 5, 2024. Submissions must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code (24_LTA_CINE_M), a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including course syllabi and evaluations), the names and contact information of three referees, and up to five web links (e.g., Vimeo) that best illustrate the candidate’s artistic/creative work and areas of expertise. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The appointment is expected to commence on July 1, 2024.
All inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Michael Yaroshevsky, Area Head, Film Production at michael.yaroshevsky@concordia.ca
Concordia University is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society.
Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience might include (but are not limited to):
- teaching about underrepresented populations
- mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds
- work with diverse communities
- offering or organizing educational programming
- participation in training and workshops
All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.
Adaptive measures
Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Anna Barrafato, Accessibility Change Lead: anna.barrafato@concordia.ca or by phone at 514.848.2424 extension 3511.
The Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema is divided into three distinct areas: Film Production (BFA; MFA); Film Animation (BFA); and Film and Moving Image Studies (BFA; MA; PhD). Situated within Concordia’s vibrant Faculty of Fine Arts, faculty and students enjoy numerous cross-disciplinary opportunities, state-of-the-art resources and facilities, and a rich artistic and cultural context for research and study. Each year, the School of Cinema accepts an upward of 330 students and plans for growth are currently underway.
The Film Production program has gained a reputation as a preeminent cinema arts training program in Canada. Our mission is to provide a creatively rich environment for the development of new visions in the cinematic arts. We encourage the exploration of cinema as a medium of artistic expression supporting diverse voices and perspectives. The program fosters an environment that emphasizes experimentation in both fiction and non-fiction cinema production. Students learn how to work in studio and on location with fellow classmates, developing an in-depth knowledge of the techniques involved in creating a film from scenario to screening; however, alternative approaches to cinema creation—where students pursue independent practices as artists—are also encouraged. There is considerable technical learning in our program, and we provide hands-on training with state-of-the-art production and post-production equipment.
Our talented cohort learn to articulate a fascination for the medium of cinema and seek to develop their individual artistic voice. Students go on to thrive in careers as directors, producers, cinematographers, picture editors, sound designers, screenwriters, and cinema technicians. Some graduating students take their production skills into other creative fields such as design, music, interactive arts, or careers that require a high degree of skill in project management, teamwork and problem solving.
With over 4,000 students, faculty, and staff, the Faculty of Fine Arts is among the five largest art and design schools in North America. Nestled in the heart of a pulsing city, embraced by a dynamic research university, the Faculty of Fine Arts benefits from extraordinary access to brilliant practitioners, thriving venues, cross-cultural perspectives, and an extensive network of outstanding facilities for research and production.
Taking advantage of our place within the rich fabric of a research university and our long history as one of the premiere sites in Canada for the study and creation of the arts and arts-based scholarship, the Faculty of Fine Arts is currently engaged in a transformative moment in which pedagogical, conceptual, theoretical, and material practices find resonance with a significant diversity of approaches. In our university community we value equally those practices that embrace aesthetic activism, live performance, historical scholarship, technical experimentation, skills-based production, community fieldwork and education, and therapeutic practices as well as traditional and digital fabrication. In addition to curricular advances, the formation of significant research centres and external partnerships in the Faculty of Fine Arts continue to enrich opportunities for faculty and students alike. For more information, please visit the Faculty of Fine Arts website.
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, on the traditional lands and waters of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
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Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather and conduct our activities. With a population of 1.7 million, Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is home to four major universities and several clinical research centres and has been named the best student city in the world. It offers the most affordable tuition in Canada.
The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
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The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.