STUDENT- Cinema & Photo courses (CNPH) Teaching Assistant Positions

CNPH 10100 Intro to Film Aesthetics and Analysis – Professor Tom Bohn

The TA will be responsible for downloading a prescribed list of film clips provided by the professor and screen them in discussion, ensuring the class is engaged in appropriate analysis and discussion.

Requirements/Qualifications : Student must have taken the course before.

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Instructions to Applicants : Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume and class schedule . Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View email address on aiapply.co. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

CNPH 11100 Cinema Production 1 (Sections 01-06) – Professors Daïchi Saïto, Mireille Heidbreder, Alaric Rocha, & Ryan Somelofske

TAs will support faculty and students in production-based courses by assisting with equipment management, hands-on exercises, editing sessions, critiques, and other experiential learning activities. The TA serves as both a technical and academic resource for students, helping reinforce course concepts, facilitate project work, and promote the proper use of equipment and departmental resources.

Requirements/Qualifications : Student must have taken the course before and received an A.

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Instructions to Applicants : Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume and class schedule . Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View email address on aiapply.co. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

CNPH 22400 Cinema Production 2 (Sections 01-05) – Professors Bradley Rappa, Stephen St. Francis Decky, & Ryan Somelofske

Teaching Assistants support students by demonstrating equipment and production techniques, sharing practical filmmaking knowledge, and providing constructive feedback throughout the creative process. They assist with equipment transport, maintenance, setup, and return, support in-class demonstrations and productions, develop supervised instructional materials, and offer peer-to-peer guidance in collaboration with the instructor.

Requirements/Qualifications: Student must have taken the course before and received at least a B.

Hours : 4 hours per week per section

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Instructions to Applicants : Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume and class schedule. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View email address on aiapply.co. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

CNPH 32100 Advanced Cinema Production: Fiction – Professor Mitch McCabe

The TA will pick-up and return equipment to PPECS, be an extra set of hands during in class demonstrations and our multiple in class shoots, provide feedback and criticism during critique screenings, and provide peer to peer support during the complex process of film production.

Requirements/Qualifications : Student must have taken the course before and received an A.

Hours : 4 hours per week

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Instructions to Applicants : Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume and class schedule . Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View email address on aiapply.co. Screening of applications will begin immediately .

CNPH 32300 Advanced Cinema Production: Experimental – Professor Daïchi Saïto

The TA is responsible for handling equipment checkout and return; assisting students during exercises and workshops; prepping exercise materials; assisting students for presentations; contributing to critiques; collecting and organizing project files, etc.

Requirements/Qualifications: Student must have taken the course before and received at least an A-.

Hours : 4 hours per week

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Instructions to Applicants : Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume and class schedule. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View email address on aiapply.co. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

CNPH 33001 Advanced Cinema Production: Directing – Professor Cathy Crane

The TA will help organize in-class rehearsal and in-class shoot, including handling equipment set-up and returns, assist with student presentation sign-ups, and help with attaining talents for in-class rehearsals.

Requirements/Qualifications : Student must have taken the course before.

Hours : 3 hours per week

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Instructions to Applicants : Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume and class schedule . Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View email address on aiapply.co. Screening of applications will begin immediately .

CNPH 33001 Special Topics in Advanced Cinema Production– Professor Bradley Rappa

The TA will assist in picking up, setting up, and managing camera and lighting equipment. Additional responsibilities include assisting with lecture presentations and helping students during workshops who may need additional help with the gear.

Requirements/Qualifications : Student must have taken the course before and received at least a B+.

Hours : 4 hours per week

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Instructions to Applicants : Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume and class schedule . Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View email address on aiapply.co. Screening of applications will begin immediately .

CNPH 33011 Advanced Cinema Production: Picture Editing – Professor Sen-I Yu

The TA will assist in picking up, setting up, and managing camera and lighting equipment. Additional responsibilities include assisting with lecture presentations and helping students during workshops who may need additional help with the gear.

Requirements/Qualifications : Student must have taken CNPH 33011 ACP Picture Editing or TVR 29000 Editing.

Hours : 2 hours per week

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Instructions to Applicants : Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume and class schedule . Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View email address on aiapply.co. Screening of applications will begin immediately .

CNPH 42000 Thesis Production (Sections 01-03) – Professors Sen-I Yu & Stephen St. Francis Decky

The TA for this class will organize in-class presentations, gather materials for class-workshops, and help organize thesis screenings.

Requirements/Qualifications : Student must have taken ACP Fiction or ACP Directing.

Hours : 2 hours per week per section

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Instructions to Applicants : Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume and class schedule . Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View email address on aiapply.co. Screening of applications will begin immediately .

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.

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