Assistant / Associate Professor

Role Overview: As an Assistant Professor in Film Direction at MIT-WPU's Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Institute, your role will involve delivering hands-on, practical courses in Film Direction and mentoring aspiring filmmakers through a practice-based approach. You will oversee film shoots, editing processes, and studio activities, organize workshops and industry engagement events, and collaborate with internal faculty to enhance academic delivery. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver practical courses in Film Direction. - Mentor students throughout film production projects. - Supervise film shoots, editing, and studio activities. - Organize workshops, guest lectures, and industry events. - Participate in academic planning and curriculum enhancement. - Curate student film screenings and showcases. - Collaborate with internal faculty for aligning industry practices. Qualification Required: - Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Film or Media Industry. - Notable directorial work, preferably fiction. - Degree in Film Direction or equivalent preferred. - Teaching experience advantageous. - Strong mentorship skills for guiding student teams. In the case of the Associate/Sr. Assistant Professor in Film Studies role, your responsibilities will include designing and delivering academically rigorous courses in Film Studies, conducting independent research, mentoring students, and leading seminars and conferences. You will also be responsible for curriculum development, academic audits, and facilitating industry-academic conversations. Key Responsibilities: - Design and deliver courses in Film Studies. - Conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed journals. - Mentor students in academic writing and critical analysis. - Lead seminars, conferences, and faculty development programs. - Manage curriculum development and academic audits. - Facilitate industry-academic conversations. Qualification Required: - PhD in Film Studies or related discipline. - 5-8 years of teaching/research experience. - Record of academic publications and conference participation. - Experience in curriculum design and academic administration.,