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Montgomery College

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Teach courses in Film and Media. * Maintain classroom and follow safety guidelines. * Monitor and ... Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for live in film colorist in the United States is $50,010.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,500.00 and $61,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Live In Film Colorist, you need a deep understanding of color theory, film post-production workflows, and typically a background in film, photography, or related fields. Proficiency with industry-standard color grading software such as DaVinci Resolve, Baselight, or Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as familiarity with various camera formats and LUTs, is crucial. Strong attention to detail, creative vision, and effective communication are standout soft skills for collaborating with directors and cinematographers. These abilities ensure that the visual tone of a film aligns with the creative vision, delivering a polished and compelling final product.

What is a live in film colorist?

Live In Film Colorists are professionals who work on-set or during live film productions to adjust and enhance the color of footage in real-time. Their job is to ensure that the visual tone, mood, and consistency of the film are maintained throughout the shoot. Using specialized software and hardware, they collaborate closely with cinematographers and directors to achieve the desired look before post-production, saving time and ensuring creative intent is preserved. Their expertise is crucial for productions that require immediate color correction or grading, such as live broadcasts or projects with tight deadlines.

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A common challenge for Live In Film Colorists is maintaining color consistency across different scenes while working under tight deadlines, especially during live or real-time grading sessions. Another challenge includes adapting to last-minute creative direction from directors or cinematographers, which requires both technical agility and strong communication skills. To manage these challenges, it's helpful to establish a clear workflow, maintain organized project files, and engage in regular collaboration with the creative team to ensure expectations are aligned throughout the project.
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Part-time Faculty Film Instructor

Montgomery College

MD • On-site

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

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Job description

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as "TBA" does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management's sole discretion.
Job Description
The Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, is currently accepting applications for an opening as part-time faculty member teaching Film 200 - Introduction to Film Studies-a seminar/lecture course for the Fall 2026 semester. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.
***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***
  • The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as "TBA" does not constitute an assignment.
  • The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management's sole discretion.
  • During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
  • During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Teach courses in Film and Media.
  • Maintain classroom and follow safety guidelines.
  • Monitor and utilize Blackboard.
  • Keep track of student attendance and grades.
  • Communicate with Department Chair and Staff regarding instructional needs.

Required Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Film or related Media field.
  • Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
  • Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous teaching experience (instructor of record) at the post-secondary level.
  • Experience with a vast array of film and media history and their application.
  • Familiar and experienced with digital fabrication processes.
  • Interdisciplinary experience
  • Knowledge of non-western media.

Application Process:
  • For consideration, you must
  • A CV that Includes dates of employment in your application or attachment; a list of previous courses taught (and how many times each section was taught); designate instructor of record or teaching assistant.
  • Submit a 1-2 page cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned which address the instruction of an introduction to film studies.
  • Optional: Link to personal portfolio (at least 5 works) demonstrating ability to teach Film

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
  • Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.
Closing Date
Friday, August 7, 2026

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