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Video Editing (PaCE)

The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA, USA

Job type: Part Time


Video Editing (PaCE)

The Program in Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach the 4 credit offering, Shooting like an Editor: Introduction to Video Production during the Fall quarter of the 2026–27 academic year. This course will focus on the technical, aesthetic, and narrative foundations of digital video editing for web, marketing, documentary, and short-form media production.
The successful candidate will teach a course that introduces students to industry-standard editing workflows, including media management, storytelling through editing, pacing and rhythm, sound design, color correction, graphics integration, and final export for multiple platforms. The course should balance technical skill development with critical analysis of visual storytelling, messaging, and audience engagement. This course is part of PaCE's expanding Art, Media, and Design offerings and may contribute to a certificate pathway in digital media production. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative, student-centered curriculum that integrates theory with hands-on practice.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in film, Media Studies, Digital Media, Communications, or a closely related field. Master's degree and/or at least 5 years of professional experience in video editing or post-production. Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar). Teaching experience in a classroom, workshop, or professional training environment. Professional experience editing video content for business, nonprofit, documentary, or creative media contexts.
Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in a relevant field. Experience teaching hybrid or online courses. College-level teaching experience. Experience mentoring adult learners and students from diverse backgrounds. Professional experience in collaborative production environments. Experience supervising applied student projects or internships. Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Application Instructions: Required materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and list of 3 references with both phone and email contact information for each. Documents that refer the reader to the application or state that reference will be provided at a later date will not be accepted and the application will not be eligible for review. Optional materials include a sample of professional editing work (reel or excerpt, up to 3 minutes).
About Evergreen: Evergreen is an innovative, public, liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and collaborative team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching is the central work of the faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful teaching at Evergreen requires broad-ranging intellectual curiosity, the ability to formulate interdisciplinary questions, and the pedagogical skills to support our diverse student population.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran.