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Category: Adjunct-Part Time - Communications & Languages

Locations: Branchburg, NJ

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Per Diem

Ref. No.: Film Studies

Salary Type: Hourly

Salary Range: $1,143.00 - $1,174.00

Position ID: 189417

About Raritan Valley Community College

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description

Raritan Valley Community College is seeking part-time instructors to teach Film Studies courses, particularly Film Technique and a Survey of American Film.

These courses help students understand how American films reflect and shape culture, while also introducing them to movies as a powerful visual art form. Students explore various film genres, such as romantic comedies, Westerns, and film noir, and learn to analyze key elements of film language, including cinematography, editing, lighting, sound, and mise en scène.

Responsibilities

• Teach Film Studies courses, particularly Film Technique and a Survey of American Film
• Help students understand how films reflect and shape culture and analyze film language
• Guide students in thinking critically and writing clearly about visual media

Qualifications

• A master\'s degree in Film, Media, Communication, or a related field is required
• Prior teaching experience is required; college-level teaching is preferred
• We welcome applications from filmmakers who bring subject expertise and a commitment to supporting student learning

Requirements

• Master\'s Degree in Communication, Film, or Media Studies
• Prior teaching experience required; college level preferred
• Positions located on the Main RVCC Campus unless otherwise noted

Application Instructions

• As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies
• RVCC\'s starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.
• Submit your cover letter and resume online by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each resume received; only candidates of interest will be contacted directly.

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