Raritan Valley Community College is hiring: Adjunct-Instructor, Film Studies in

Overview

Category: Adjunct-Part Time - Communication & Languages
Department: 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

Raritan Valley Community College is a regionally recognized institution serving Somerset and Hunterdon County 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.
• Guide students in thinking critically and writing clearly about what they watch.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Film, Media, Communication, or a related field is required.
• Prior teaching experience is required; college-level teaching is preferred.
• Strong background in film theory and history, especially American cinema; ability to teach film analysis, genre studies, and visual storytelling.
• We welcome applications from filmmakers who bring subject expertise and a commitment to student learning.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Communication, Film, or Media Studies.
• Prior teaching experience required; college level preferred.
• Positions are 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.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.

Note: This posting reflects the information available at the time of posting and is subject to change.