Contract Film Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $1,056.00 Hourly
Location : Various SLCC locations, UT
Job Type: Adjunct Contract
Job Number: 202500234
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Communication&Performing Arts
Opening Date: 07/30/2025
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
Job Summary
This Adjunct Faculty position in the Film Department includes two distinct instructional areas: Film Production and Film Studies. Applicants may be considered for one or both areas based on their qualifications.
Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean, the Adjunct Faculty member will work collaboratively with full-time faculty to support a range of program and course-related responsibilities. These include in-person and/or online instruction, curriculum development, content delivery, and student assessment. The primary teaching responsibilities will involve lower-division courses in introductory film studies and/or film production, depending on the candidate's expertise.
This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.
This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.
Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.
1) In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
2) Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Film Production
Courses Taught:

• FLM 1045 Beginning Film Production
• FLM 1055 Intermediate Film Production

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach in-person courses in beginning and intermediate film production.
• Instruct students in the use of Blackmagic and Sony cameras, lighting techniques, and grip equipment.
• Teach post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student projects.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and collaborative classroom environment.
• Respond to student inquiries within 1-2 days.
• Participate in department meetings and trainings as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in digital filmmaking from pre-production through post.
• Strong working knowledge of professional camera systems, lighting setups, and audio recording.
• Ability to teach technical and creative aspects of production in an engaging and accessible way.
• Familiarity with industry-standard editing and sound software.

Film Studies
Courses Taught:

• FLM 1023 Introduction to Film
• FLM 1070 Film & Culture

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in film appreciation, history, and culture in both online and in-person formats.
• In FLM 1023 Introduction to Film, the instructor will teach foundational concepts in film theory, analysis, history, and criticism. Candidates should have a strong academic background in film studies, along with experience or college coursework in film production, and a working knowledge of screenwriting, cinematography, sound, and editing.
• In FLM 1070 Film & Culture, explore American cultures through their representations in contemporary cinema, applying critical/theoretical approaches including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual identity, class, geography, ability/disability, and generational issues.
• Lead discussions and lectures on cinematic form, narrative, and cultural context.
• Evaluate student writing and analytical assignments.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records.
• Respond to student inquiries within 1-2 days.
• Participate in department meetings and trainings as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Graduate-level knowledge of film history, theory, and criticism.
• Ability to lead engaging discussions and foster critical thinking.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with diverse cinematic traditions and global cinema.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College
• Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities

All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses.
You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contractbasis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.
You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.
Minimum qualifications
Film Production:

• Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Film, or a closely related filed.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial or narrative film production.

Film Studies:

• Master's degree in Film Studies, Film, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Film Production:

• Master's degree in Film Production or a related field.
• One year of college-level teaching experience.
• Experience with student-centered instruction and inclusive teaching practices.

Film Studies:

• One year of college-level teaching experience.
• Experience in film criticism, scholarship, or cultural analysis.
• Professional experience in film production is a plus.

SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

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Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Film, or a closely related field?

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• No

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Do you have at least a Master's degree in Film Studies, Film, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have demonstrable experience in commercial or narrative film production?

• Yes
• No

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