Position Details

Job #: 078807

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty: FIL 532 – VFX & AI for Film (Fall 2026)

Location: Syracuse, NY

Campus: Syracuse, NY

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

FLSA Status: Exempt

Unionized Position Code: UA

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities.

This position is based at the Syracuse campus and requires regular in-person presence to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the University's academic environment.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Salary

Pay Range: $1,483.20 – $1,751.00 per credit hour

Pay Determination

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on:

• Education.
• Experience.
• Relevant skills.
• Academic or professional discipline.
• Prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable.

Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified.

Schedule

Fall Semester 2026

• Tuesday: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
• Location: Shaffer Art Building 035
• Course Dates: August 25, 2026 – December 8, 2026

Office hours are required.

Job Description

The Department of Film and Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach FIL 532 M001 – VFX & AI for Film, a three-credit-hour course during the Fall 2026 semester.

This course explores the convergence of Visual Effects (VFX) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), covering both creative and technical practices.

Students will learn:

• VFX production workflows.
• AI's impact on automation in filmmaking.
• AI-driven creative tools and techniques.
• Critical analysis through projects and laboratory-based learning.

About the College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to educating cultural leaders who engage and inspire audiences through:

• Performance.
• Visual art.
• Design.
• Scholarship.
• Commentary.

The College provides opportunities for self-discovery, creative risk-taking, and critical thinking in a collaborative environment.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 200United.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• MFA in Film, Film Production, Film and Media Arts, Motion Pictures, or a related discipline.

Applicants with an advanced degree or equivalent professional experience are equally encouraged to apply.

Additional qualifications include:

• Demonstrated experience in film VFX work and AI.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

Job-Specific Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Professional or academic experience in visual effects production, including hands-on proficiency with compositing workflows.
• Working knowledge of AI-driven media tools, including generative image and video platforms such as:Familiarity with industry-standard VFX references and methodologies.
  • Midjourney.
  • Stable Diffusion.
  • Runway ML.
  • Comparable AI tools.
• Experience integrating AI tools into creative production pipelines while teaching both technical and ethical aspects of AI.
• Ability to teach or mentor students in a studio or laboratory-based environment using hands-on projects.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will prepare and teach one class per week.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing and/or updating the course syllabus.
• Preparing lectures, projects, and student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Delivering instruction based on course competencies and learning outcomes.
• Meeting all scheduled class sessions.
• If unable to teach due to illness or emergency:Submitting mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
  • Making every effort to reschedule the class or arrange a substitute.
  • Notifying the department chair of the absence and coverage plan.
• Grading assignments and examinations in a timely manner.
• Providing department-approved student evaluation forms.
• Building positive relationships with students and fellow faculty members.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable.

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable.

Application Instructions

Applicants must complete the online application and upload:

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Cover Letter.
• Portfolio with examples of the candidate's own work.

Optional Document

• Teaching Statement.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with a history dating back to 1870.

Highlights include:

• More than 200 majors.
• Over 100 minors.
• More than 200 graduate degree programs.
• 13 schools and colleges.
• More than 15,000 undergraduate students.
• More than 6,000 graduate students.
• More than 250,000 alumni in 160 countries.
• Students from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries.

About the Syracuse Area

Syracuse is located in the geographic center of New York State, approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City.

The metropolitan area has a population of approximately 500,000 and offers:

• Affordable cost of living.
• Parks and museums.
• Festivals.
• Professional regional theatre.
• Shopping.
• Water skiing and snow skiing.
• Hiking in the Adirondacks.
• Historic attractions.
• Finger Lakes wineries.
• Erie Canal biking trails.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Syracuse University is an equal opportunity institution.

The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on:

• Race.
• Color.
• Creed.
• Religion.
• Sex.
• Gender.
• National origin.
• Citizenship.
• Ethnicity.
• Marital status.
• Age.

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