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Auburn University (AL) - TT Assistant Professor in Film Studies
Tenure-­‐Track Assistant Professor in Film Studies

Position Number: 118980

Position: The School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-­‐track position within Media Studies as an Assistant Professor of Film Studies beginning fall semester, August 15, 2015. Responsibilities: Tenure-­‐track faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly research or creative work. Candidates must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in film history and theory as well as direct theses in the graduate program. In addition to teaching five courses per year, responsibilities include service to the college, profession, and school, including service contribution to the Jay Sanders Film Series.

Requirements/Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. Outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of dissertation writing (ABD) will be considered. However, appointment to the tenure-­‐track position at the rank of assistant professor requires the earned doctorate by the August 15, 2015 start date. If the candidate fails to complete the degree by the designated date, the position will revert to an instructor position. The offer will be withdrawn if the Ph.D. is not earned by May 15, 2016. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and a solid record of scholarly or creative productivity or substantive evidence of research/creative potential. Salary is competitive, dependent on qualifications and contingent on funding.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Application: Please go to this website to apply for the position: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/

Review of applications will begin Oct. 3, 2014, and continue until a candidate is selected.

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Stanford University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Documentary Film and Video Production
The Program in Film and Media Studies in the Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an emphasis in the field of Documentary Film and Video Production. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2015.

Situated in the Department of Art & Art History as part of Stanford's program in Film and Media Studies, the Master of Fine Arts Program in Documentary Film and Video provides a historical, theoretical, and critical framework within which students master the conceptual and practical skills for producing nonfiction film. The MFA degree prepares students for professional careers in video, and digital media and for teaching at the university level. Students are encouraged to develop their documentary voice within a context of artistic expression, formal exploration, and engagement with social issues. A dual emphasis on documentary production and film and media studies endows the student with breadth across these areas.

The successful candidate will teach at the graduate level in the MFA Program and at the undergraduate level in the Film and Media Studies program. Candidates will be required to teach a range of core courses in both documentary production and documentary studies. The production sequence is comprehensive in all areas, focusing on research, conceptualization, producing, directing, cinematography, sound, and editing of nonfiction media. The successful candidate will be expected to engage with the critical discourse surrounding contemporary documentary production, develop studies courses that build on the existing curriculum, and be conversant with new media practices and modes of distribution. The candidate will contribute to a department engaged in creative expression and critical thinking across disciplines and be encouraged to seek out synergies that may exist among colleagues across the university. We welcome applicants who have a strong creative portfolio in documentary film in addition to university teaching experience. Master’s degree or Ph.D. is required.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a statement that details your approach to your creative work, a description of your teaching experience and philosophy, a CV, sample work as a Vimeo or other URL link, and name  of three referees to: apply.interfolio.com/25214. No hard copy applications will be accepted.

The deadline for completed applications is November 15, 2014.

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Towson University (MD) - TT Asst. Professor in Film and Media Studies
The College of Fine Arts and Communication invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor in the Electronic Media and Film Department beginning August 2015.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. or ABD (appointment will be at the instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2016) required. Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities: Teach courses in our undergraduate program with an emphasis on film and media history, theory and criticism. The first year teaching load is nine (9) contact hours per semester (three courses/semester). The teaching load will include advanced courses such as EMF 313: history of film, EMF 368 genre theory and criticism, EMF 475 film and media analysis, and EMF 463 topics in international cinema. Teaching introductory courses may also be required. Undergraduate advising is part of teaching responsibilities. A high-quality program of scholarship/creative activity is required. Service to the department, college and university. A willingness to contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives. Opportunity to develop new courses in film and/or television and/or new media studies a possibility. Provide excellence in teaching, excellent communication skills, inspiring mentorship to undergraduate students, and strong contributions to a collaborative working environment.

The Department: The Department (http://towson.edu/emf) offers a major in electronic media and film with concentrations in film, video and digital media; radio/audio; and film and media studies. The department enrolls approximately 500 majors served by 12 full-time and 20 part-time faculties.

Towson University: Towson University (http://www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls almost 18,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.

Application Process: Review of applications begins November 1, 2014 and continues until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of scholarship and teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation and an unofficial graduate transcript to:

Kimberly Merriken

Administrative Assistant

Department of Electronic Media and Film

Towson University

8000 York Road

Towson, MD 21252-0001

Application should be submitted via email to [mailto:kmerriken@towson.edu kmerriken@towson.edu]. Be sure to indicate the position number in subject line of your email.

Please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical-related purposes only. The information will not be used for any other purpose. Please note that the search number for which you have applied is: COFAC-N-2811

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University of California, Santa Barbara (CA) - Assistant Professor - Film/Media Practice and Theory
The Department of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, seeks a mediamaker/scholar whose production practice is informed by and engages with film and media history, theory, and criticism. This tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment will begin on July 1, 2015.

We are a department with a combined research agenda that includes multiple scholarly approaches to film and media and a flexible notion of what constitutes a media object of study. We are open to a candidate whose creative projects are carried out in any one or more media forms and who would expand the department’s research and curricular strengths, international scope, and interdisciplinary interests.

The dossier of the successful candidate will show a strong commitment to teaching as well as an outstanding record of creative and research activity. S/he will be expected to teach in the core areas of our undergraduate and graduate programs, supervise and curate student projects, and develop innovative production courses integrated within a liberal arts curriculum emphasizing film and media theory, history, and criticism.

The department serves over 400 undergraduate majors and 30 doctoral students. Our facilities include a sound stage, screening rooms, animation and digital media labs, and the state-of-the-art Pollock Theater housed within the Carsey-Wolf Center, which supports research, teaching, and public programming about all forms of media.

A PhD and/or MFA is expected by the time of appointment. Applicants with the MFA degree who are prepared to work in a research oriented Film and Media Studies department are encouraged to apply. The department is especially interested in individuals who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSB Academic Recruit online system https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00339, and must include 1) a letter of application outlining creative background as well as current and future research plans; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) one sample of creative work and one of writing 4) at least three confidential letters of recommendation.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be completed on or before October 7, 2014.

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Vassar College (NY) - TT Assistant Professor in Film/Video Production and Screenwriting
Posting Number: 1000768

Position Summary and Responsibilities: The Department of Film at Vassar College is seeking a professional educator with an MFA and several years of teaching experience for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in Film/Digital Production and Screenwriting, beginning in Fall 2015.

Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference.

Candidates should possess professional credits in film or television, as well as a solid background in film history. The ideal candidate would have a background in narrative (fiction) filmmaking, but those with documentary credits would also be considered. The candidate must also be able to teach introductory and advanced screenwriting courses and advise senior screenplay theses.

Department: Film Department

Position Type: Faculty

Duration of Position: Academic year / Full time

Qualifications: The department is searching for a candidate who understands the approach of a liberal arts college and possesses the curricular vision to keep us vibrant in a time of changing formats and production models. Hands-on expertise with professional HD video and 16mm film production equipment (including sound recording and mixing equipment) is required. Expert skill with professional video editing software (Final Cut Pro, Avid, or Premiere) is also expected.

To apply, please upload the following materials to http://employment.vassar.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51635

a) A cover letter that is explicit about your teaching experience and production skills

b) A resume

c) Sample syllabi of filmmaking or screenwriting courses you have taught

Second round candidates will be asked to supply links to scripts and/or sample reels, as well as references.

Review of candidates will begin on September 2, and will proceed until the position is filled. If you have questions, contact: Sarah Kozloff, Chair, at sakozloff@vassar.edu

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Wagner College (NY) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of Film and Film Studies
The Art and Art History Department of Wagner College seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Film or Film Studies, to start in Spring of 2015. Required qualifications include an MFA in Film or Ph.D. in Film Studies, demonstrated excellence in teaching and strong potential for creative and/or scholarly productivity. Our hire will help to launch a new major in Film and Film Studies and will oversee a new Film and Media lab. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in documentary film making, but others specialties will be considered. Courses to be taught include Introduction to Film Making, Introduction to Film Production and Documentary Film Making, as well as upper level courses in areas of film making, theory or criticism dependent on area of specialty. Our hire will not only offer courses in the film major and minor, but will contribute to the general education goals of the college, including teaching in our innovative interdisciplinary courses within the Wagner plan learning communities and participating in civic engagement projects.

Located in Staten Island and overlooking the Manhattan skyline, Wagner College is a private, non-sectarian 80% residential college of 1800 traditional-aged undergraduates and 300 graduate students in selected professional programs. The College has been widely recognized for its innovative curriculum, The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts, which integrates a core curriculum, required learning communities, experiential learning, diversity and civic education, as cited by Time magazine, U.S. News & World Report, the educational media and several higher education associations. Further information about the College can be found on the Wagner web site, http://www.wagner.edu

Applicants must submit: cover letter, curriculum vita, evidence of creative and/or scholarly achievements in field, and list of courses taught. Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the Search Committee upon request. Send all materials to: Dr. Sarah Scott, Chair, Department of Art and Art History (sarah.scott@wagner.edu).

Deadline for submission is September 5, 2014.

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Wesleyan University (CT) - Assistant Professor, Department of Film Studies
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY FILM STUDIES DEPARTMENT invites application for an Assistant Professor position with a focus on film, television, and media history, beginning July 1, 2015. We seek a colleague with disciplinary interests in historical poetics, and we have particular interest in a candidate whose scholarship engages with genre, authorship, aesthetics, and narrative. Knowledge of studio-era cinema is important.

A successful candidate will join a distinguished undergraduate major with forty years of achievement and over 400 alumni working throughout the film and television industries. Our curriculum unifies media studies with production in a liberal arts setting, and emphasizes audience-centered artistic practice. Strong consideration will be given to the teaching record of the candidate, scholarship, and the willingness to participate in the further expansion of a burgeoning program. Tangible evidence of excellence in undergraduate pedagogy is especially important. Teaching load is two courses per semester.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in hand by time of appointment.

Applications received by September 15, 2014 will receive full consideration.

Please contact Lea Carlson (lcarlson@wesleyan.edu) if you have questions about the application process.

Note for Interfolio users: We gladly accept letters of recommendation from Interfolio. From your Interfolio account, please use the “web delivery” method to upload your letters directly to our online application. For further instructions, look here: http://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System.

LINK TO APPLY: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/4470

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