Ai Filmmaking Instructor

This is a part-time faculty role (NOT an internship). This position is a compensated instructional faculty appointment and is not part of any internship or trainee program. This role requires approximately 4 hours per week of instructional work and is classified as a part-time faculty position.

Instructor, DF 215 AI Filmmaking

San Francisco Film School • In-Person/Hybrid

SAN FRANCISCO FILM SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR, DF 215 AI FILMMAKING (DIGITAL FILMMAKING PROGRAM)

Term: May 11, 2026, to August 21, 2026.

Compensation

$60 per hour, applied to both teaching and administrative hours.

Multi-term assignment expected; ongoing engagement is contingent on performance and enrollment.

Class Meeting Time: Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pacific (synchronous, in person)

Credits and Hours: 2 Semester Credits; 30 teaching hours; 30 paid administrative hours

Modality: Hybrid. Synchronous class sessions meet in person at the San Francisco Film School campus. Administrative work may be completed from any location.

Institution: San Francisco Film School, 155 Sansome Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104

San Francisco Film School (SFFS) prepares emerging filmmakers and creative professionals through industry-aligned, career-focused education. SFFS seeks a qualified instructor to teach DF 215 AI Filmmaking within the Digital Filmmaking program. This course develops professional competencies in AI-based video generation, prompt engineering, hybrid production workflows, and integration of AI-generated content into industry-standard post-production pipelines.

Course description

This course investigates the creative and technical possibilities of artificial intelligence as a filmmaking tool. Students explore generative video, image synthesis, and AI-assisted post-production workflows, while developing critical judgment about when and how these technologies serve authentic storytelling. The curriculum addresses prompt design, visual continuity, integration of AI-generated material with live-action footage, and the evolving relationship between human creative vision and machine-generated content.

Position summary

The Instructor for DF 215 AI Filmmaking delivers rigorous, project-based instruction aligned with course outcomes, supports student success through consultation and timely feedback, and maintains accurate academic records. The Instructor reports to the Assistant Dean or Vice President for Academic Affairs and collaborates with SFFS academic leadership to refine the syllabus, learning activities, and assessments as the field evolves.

Application materials

Please submit the following:

• Cover letter addressing your preparation to teach AI filmmaking at the post-secondary level and your approach to rigorous, project-based instruction.
• Curriculum vitae or resume.
• Please add to your Cover Letter a link to a professional portfolio, reel, or representative body of work demonstrating AI filmmaking proficiency.

Hiring process and contingencies

Finalists may be asked to complete a brief teaching demonstration and provide professional references. Employment is contingent upon completion of institutional hiring requirements. This position is classified as W-2 employment.

Equal opportunity statement

San Francisco Film School is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. SFFS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

$60 hourly

Instruction and learning experience design

• Teach a two-hour weekly synchronous class session in person at the SFFS campus (Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT).
• Deliver instruction that is academically rigorous, project-based, and aligned with stated course outcomes.
• Facilitate meaningful instructor-student and student-student interaction through studio work, structured critique, and applied exercises.
• Guide students through progressive portfolio development across the 15-week term, from foundational generation techniques through professional finishing.
• Maintain an inclusive learning environment and uphold clear academic expectations and community standards.

Assessment and feedback

• Evaluate student work using project-based rubrics covering technical execution, creative development, and professional finishing.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on weekly assignments, portfolio milestones, and the final showcase.
• Post grades in accordance with SFFS policies and schedules.
• Track student progress and intervene early when performance or engagement indicates risk.

Course administration and collaboration

• Use SFFS instructional systems (institutional LMS, videoconferencing, and portfolio platforms) to post materials, manage gradebooks, and communicate with students.
• Hold regular office hours and respond to student communications professionally and promptly.
• Support continuous course improvement in collaboration with SFFS academic leadership, including updates that reflect the rapid evolution of AI tooling and industry practice.

Compliance and documentation

• Maintain accurate records for attendance and academic performance in alignment with institutional and accreditor requirements.
• Participate in required faculty training.
• Attend program meetings, showcases, and reviews when scheduled. Such obligations are occasional rather than routine.

Workload and paid administrative time

SFFS provides paid administrative hours at a 1:1 ratio (one administrative hour for each teaching hour) to support:

• Course preparation and weekly instructional planning
• Office hours and student support
• Assessment, grading, and feedback
• Required student communications and coordination
• Required meetings, training, and course improvement work

Administrative time may be completed remotely.

Minimum qualifications (required)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in film, digital media, creative arts, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of documented professional work in the discipline.
• Demonstrated professional portfolio in AI filmmaking, including finished work that integrates AI-generated video with professional post-production workflows.
• Working proficiency with industry-standard AI video generation platforms and Adobe Creative Suite, including non-linear editing and motion graphics software.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in a synchronous, studio-based environment, including facilitation of critique and applied learning.
• Strong written communication skills and a commitment to timely, professional student communication.
• Ability to evaluate creative work using clear criteria and provide actionable feedback.
• Residence in the San Francisco Bay Area with the ability and willingness to commute regularly to the SFFS campus.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree (MFA or equivalent) in film, digital media, creative arts, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional experience delivering AI filmmaking work in commercial, agency, or independent production contexts.
• Prior teaching experience in higher education or equivalent professional training settings.
• Background in prompt engineering, computational creativity, or emerging generative media practice.
• Demonstrated engagement with the critical and aesthetic dimensions of AI in filmmaking, including the relationship between human creative vision and machine-generated content.
• Experience building syllabi, assessments, and rubrics for project-based creative coursework.

San Francisco Film School was founded in 2005 and is a private, accredited college offering career-focused education in filmmaking and creative media. Known for its production-based curriculum and faculty of industry practitioners, the School emphasizes hands-on learning that connects creative practice with professional standards. San Francisco Film School serves students pursuing careers across the entertainment industry and continues to expand its academic offerings, including audio/music production and interdisciplinary creative AI, to support the next generation of creators.