Head of Producing, Production Design & Post-Production

About the Job

We are currently accepting applications for three new full-time positions in the Film Production program:

Head of Producing
Head of Production Design
Head of Post Production.


Preference will be given to candidates with MFA degrees in film production, post-secondary-level teaching experience, and significant professional film credits. The successful candidate will develop curriculum, oversee faculty, teach, and manage the day-to-day and long-term vision of their track.

Core Responsibilities:

Work with the Head of the Film Department to develop new and evolving courses and a curriculum that integrates the various aspects of the program into a coherent, professional educational experience.
Manage the day to day and long term vision of the track he/she supervises.
Hire and supervise full and part-time instructors.
Teach introductory and advanced level classes.


Job Requirements
Skills, Experience and Education:

An M.F.A degree in film production preferred.
Post-secondary-level teaching experience and a significant record of professional achievement with associated film credits.
The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to lead workshops, lectures and seminars.
Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Head of Producing:

In addition to meeting the above-mentioned requirements, the successful candidate will have produced feature films and be capable of teaching creative producing and production management, project development, issues in entertainment law and contracts, budgeting and scheduling, global film financing and sales, and current modes of distribution and exhibition.

Head of Production Design:

In addition to meeting the above-mention requirements, the successful candidate will have feature and/or long form television credits as a Production Designer and/or Art Director and be capable of teaching all aspects of production design for film, including traditional practices and digital programs.



Head of Post-Production:

In addition to meeting the above-mention requirements, the successful candidate will have feature credits as a Picture Editor and be capable of teaching Final Cut Pro Studio, Avid, After Effects and other relevant applications and have an intimate familiarity with all aspects of post-production, including cutting sound effects, music editing and mixing.

If you meet the profile above and would like to be part of our growing organization, we invite you to email your cover letter, resume, details on teaching experience, references and salary expectations by February 15, 2010. Please indicate the position in the subject line of your email.