Filmmaking Tenure Track Faculty

Filmmaking Tenure Track Faculty

Salary: $81,176 - $112,865
* annually

Department/Division: Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)

Supervisor: Interim Dean of SSH

Proposed

Start Date:

Fall Quarter 2026 (September)

Olympic College is currently recruiting for a Filmmaking Tenure Track Faculty who can join Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) division. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position responsible for teaching film production, post-production, cinematography, and audio production and post-production courses within the Filmmaking program at Olympic College. The position includes instruction at both the Associate of Applied Science–Transfer (AAS‑T) and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) levels.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, student advising, assessment, and shared governance, and will support a student-centered, equitable learning environment.

• Teach a range of Filmmaking courses at the AAS‑T and BAS levels, including film production, cinematography, post-production, and audio production/post-production.
• Deliver instruction in in-person, hybrid, and/or online modalities as assigned.
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with program and college learning outcomes.
• Assess student learning and maintain accurate academic records.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress and career pathways.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program review, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain office hours and provide timely communication with students.
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings, committees, and governance.
• Remain current with industry standards, technologies, and practices in filmmaking.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• MFA degree in Filmmaking, Film Production, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Teaching experience at the college level OR significant professional experience with demonstrated instructional or mentoring capability.

• 10+ years teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience teaching at both associate and baccalaureate levels.
• Community or technical college teaching experience.
• Professional experience across multiple areas of filmmaking, including production, post-production, cinematography, and audio.
• Knowledge of domestic and/or international film festival landscapes, including submission strategies, programming considerations, and exhibition pathways.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current with professional filmmaking equipment, emerging technologies, and evolving industry standards.
• Experience working on domestic and international film projects or collaborating with global partners, productions, or markets.
• Experience integrating industry-standard tools, workflows, and technologies into instruction.
• Experience and/or teaching certification with one or more editing platforms such as Adobe Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first‑generation college students and military‑affiliated students.

• Mastery of contemporary filmmaking practices and workflows.
• Knowledge of film festivals, distribution pathways, and professional exhibition practices.
• Ability to evaluate, select, and effectively teach with current and emerging filmmaking equipment and technologies.
• International, domestic, and regional perspectives on filmmaking practices and production contexts.
• Ability to design and deliver curriculum aligned with AAS‑T and BAS‑level outcomes.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and equitable teaching practices.
• Ability to engage and support students with varied experience levels.
• Ability to integrate accessibility and accommodations into instruction.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies and learning management systems.
• Commitment to the Olympic College mission and learning‑centered climate.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

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