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Visiting Lecturer in Filmmaking

Coastal Carolina University • Full-time • United States • 3d ago

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Classification Code

UG44

Pay Grade

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines

Subject to Credit Check

Internal Title

Visiting Lecturer in Filmmaking

Department

Interdisciplinary Studies

Position Type

PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Basis

9 mo.

Job Details

The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Lecturer in Filmmaking to begin Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic educator and practitioner to support our rapidly growing minor in Film & Production Studies––an interdisciplinary program combining hands-on production experience with the study of film history and critical analysis––while also contributing to the Edwards College’s broader media and visual arts community through equipment oversight, collaborative initiatives, and event coordination.

The standard teaching load is five courses per semester (5-5), with an expected course release of three courses per year for additional administrative duties (described below), making the effective teaching load 4-3 . Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in filmmaking and related areas. For AY 26–27, the teaching load will include a mix of introductory and upper-level courses: FILM 190 The Art of Film (a general education “Core” class), FILM 101 Introduction to Film Studies, FILM 102 Introduction to Film Production, and FILM 451 Special Topics in Film Production (exact topic determined by instructor, in consultation with the department Chair).

In addition to teaching, the Visiting Lecturer of Filmmaking will:

· Oversee and maintain the Edwards College Video and Photography Equipment Library, ensuring student access to and training in the use of production gear. The library includes everything from camera kits (still and video) and tripods to lighting kits and audio equipment

· Organize the annual CCU Film Festival, a showcase of student work and community engagement

· Collaborate with faculty across departments (such as Music, Visual Arts, Theater, and Communication, Media, and Culture) to support interdisciplinary film initiatives and equipment needs

· Collaborate with community and state partners such as Visit Myrtle Beach and the South Carolina Film Commission.

· Mentor students producing short narrative and documentary films as part of the minor’s experiential learning focus

Required Qualifications

· Terminal degree in Filmmaking or a related field at time of appointment

· Demonstrated excellence in teaching

· Proficiency in digital filmmaking and editing

· Understanding of and experience with equipment ranging from cameras (lenses and bodies) to sound/audio and lighting

Interested candidates should complete the online application and submit a letter of application describing interest in the position and relevant experience, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy outlining the candidate’s approach to teaching filmmaking (and related areas) and mentoring students, copy of transcripts, Portfolio of creative work (provide links to a digital portfolio of filmmaking projects. Each project should be clearly labeled with the candidate’s role (e.g., director, cinematographer, editor) and contact information for at least three professional references electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121439 . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F00492P

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

08/16/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

04/14/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121439

Job Duties

Job Duty

Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.

Job Duty

Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.

Job Duty

Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.

Job Duty

Performs other duties as assigned.

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