Job No. 152818
- Job Title:
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Film Production
- Employer:
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University of Mississippi Main Campus
- Location:
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Oxford , MS
- Posting Date:
- 18-Apr-2024
- Description:
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Position Description
The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Film Production beginning August 22, 2024. This full-time position requires a terminal degree in film or in a related field. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate introduction to cinema courses, courses within the disciplinary expertise of the candidate, and performing service appropriate to the position including participation in shared governance. Courses may include topics in film appreciation, editing, cinematography, screenwriting, film studies, and more based on the portfolio of the preferred candidate. Additional responsibilities include mentoring students in the program and taking part in recruiting activities.
About the Department of Theatre & Film
The Department of Theatre & Film currently enrolls 120 majors with 20 full time faculty and offers a BFA in Film Production, BA in Theatre Arts, and BFA in Theatre Arts emphases in Acting for Stage & Screen and Design & Theatre Production. The University of Mississippi, which has been recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education for fourteen consecutive years as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, is located in Oxford, MS, ranked as one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns”.
We recognize the importance of a diverse faculty and a supportive educational and professional environment that affirms the value of cultural diversity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are traditionally underrepresented in academia and from all candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.
More information about the University’s Pathways to Equity: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan may be found at https://chancellor.olemiss.edu/pathways-to-equity/.
The Equity-in-Action Plan for the College of Liberal Arts may be found at https://dce.olemiss.edu/equity-in-action-plans/college-of-liberal-arts/.
The Department of Theatre & Film’s Statement on Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion may be found at http://theatreandfilm.olemiss.edu/edi.html.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 Month
Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
This full-time position requires a terminal degree in film or in a related field.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedures
Applicants should complete the University’s online application form at https://careers.olemiss.edu/ AND submit a letter of intent and a Curriculum Vitae. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established. More information about the department can be found at theatreandfilm.olemiss.edu. Please direct inquiries about this position to Professor Sarah Hennigan, Chair of the Search Committee ([email protected])
- Contact information:
- University of Mississippi Main Campus
- Oxford, MS 38677
- United States
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