Assistant Professor of Cinematography (Job Vacancy)

1. Job Purpose

• To help in designing and teaching courses in Cinematography.
• To monitor, build and support the departmental infrastructure.

2. Key Accountability

Academic

• Involve in the development and designing of courses and curriculum of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film School, MIT-WPU.
• Responsible to conduct lectures as per the assigned workload.
• Conduct practical, tutorials as per the assigned schedule.
• Handhold students during film production exercises.
• Assist the HOS and other staff in developing the curriculum. Understand the skills which are relevant in the job market and provide insights to professors and HOS.
• Conduct jointly in collaboration with regular faculty member of the institution, workshops, seminars, deliver and organize special lectures and training programmes.
• Help in preparation of timetable for the department.
• Organize study tours for students to give the required exposure to the students.
• Organize guest lectures and workshops for students by industry personnel.

Research & Development

• Conducting research and publishing papers in academic journals and writing proposals to secure funding for research. Participate in organizing seminars, conferences, workshops, FDP, etc.
• Representing the university at conferences and delivering presentations when necessary.

Strategic

• Work closely with concerned departments and plan student activities through clubs and other relevant activities on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with the Department of Student Support Services for extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and competitions for students.
• Active participation in academic, examination and administrative duty.

Operational

• Take care of admissions and examinations for the department in terms of monitoring its end-to-end execution and management.
• Take proactive interest in marketing and promotion of the department.
• Helping with the setting up and maintenance of the studio.
• Providing demonstrations and supervising shoots and internal and external workshops.
• Fulfil all other roles designated by the department/university from time to time.

Financial and Budget

• Manage the budget and resources allocated to the school, ensuring timely processing of disbursement of funds in liaison with Finance and Accounts departments.

Collaborations

• Encourage internationalization by facilitating student and faculty exchange programs and collaborations with universities abroad.
• Foster collaboration and interdisciplinary initiatives within the school and with other schools or academic units within the university.

3. Person Specification

Desired Qualification & Experience

• As per UGC Norms
• 5+ years of experience in the Film or Media Industry as Cinematographer/Film Editor.
• Teaching experience would be preferred but is not mandatory.
• Candidates with a relevant degree from a foreign university or an institution of eminence and/or with a significant body of work in the film and new media industry will be given preference.

Substantial leadership and management experience

• NA

Personal attributes and style

• Kind and student-friendly applicants acquainted with global HR norms are encouraged to apply.

4. Working Relationship (Including but not limited to)

Internal

• Faculty Members in and outside the department.
• Reporting authorities like Director, Creative Director, Associate Dean, Dean, and other internal stakeholders of the university.

External

• Industry Professionals
• Visiting and Guest Faculty
• Advisory Board Members
• BOS Members
• Academic Council Members