Fiction Filmmaking and Media Specialist Positions

Lecturer positions

The Film and Media Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a lecturer in the area of digital cinema production with an emphasis on narrative fictional filmmaking and for a lecturer in the area of digital cinema production with expertise in editing both independent arts and long-form serial genres to begin August 2019, pending budgetary approval.

Fiction Filmmaking position: We seek candidates with a background in narrative fictional filmmaking and experience teaching audiovisual production. A colleague who works on gender representation is welcome. Experience with streaming platforms or in the Hollywood creative industry a plus. Our new colleague will teach a variety of introductory and advanced production courses and will demonstrate a commitment to teaching that integrates hands-on instruction in film and media practice with critical approaches to film and media that emphasize theoretical, historical, and aesthetic perspectives. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will help develop the program's curriculum in film and media production, offer guidance on equipment and facility needs, and supervise students focused on film and media production. Teaching load is normally 6 courses per year with course release for service. A PhD, an MFA in Film/Media Production or considerable professional experience is required. Salary is competitive

Media Specialist position: The ideal candidate will have an established track-record on small-crew, independent productions, experience teaching at the college level, and in curriculum development. Our new colleague will teach a variety of introductory and advanced production courses and will demonstrate a commitment to teaching that integrates hands-on instruction in film and media practice with critical approaches to film and media that emphasize theoretical, historical, and aesthetic perspectives. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will help develop the program's curriculum in film and media production, offer guidance on equipment and facility needs, and supervise students focused on film and media production. Teaching load is normally 6 courses per year with course release for service. MFA in Film/Media Production or considerable professional experience is required. Salary is competitive.

To apply, please submit a letter of application describing current and future projects and teaching experience. Please include a statement on your contributions to diversity, CV, link to creative work; evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations); and contact information for three references online to https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MjQ5. For each reference, you will have the opportunity to input a personal email address or an email address generated through Interfolio’s Online Application Delivery. In both cases, an email notification will be sent to the designated address with instructions about uploading the letters to our system. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 19, 2018. For additional information about the position, contact filmandmedia@pitt.edu. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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