Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in The Department of Film Production and Media Studies

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State seeks an outstanding faculty member for an open rank tenure-track position in The Department of Film Production and Media Studies. The successful candidate will have the ability to contribute to the broad intellectual and creative life of an interdisciplinary film production program.This tenure-line search is open to candidates for all ranks (assistant, associate or full rank).

Candidates should have broad undergraduate-level teaching abilities in basic to advanced film production courses, cinematography, directing, screenwriting and/or post-production. Filmmaking experience that demonstrates a strong potential to achieve national recognition in documentary or narrative film is required. Applicants must be familiar with digital technology and tools, and be able to guide students through the pre-production, production and post-production of individual short films.Key responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester, student advising and service on departmental and college committees while actively pursuing a substantive agenda for scholarly/creative work.

An M.F.A. in Film or other terminal degree in a related field is required.The successful candidate must complete all degree requirements by the appointment start date.

Candidates with a strong professional portfolio and college-level teaching experience, and with demonstrated commitment to working with - and telling the stories of - underserved and underrepresented groups, will be given preference.

Assistant Professor -The assistant professor should possess a terminal degree; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or research worker; and must have shown definite evidence of growth in scholarly, artistic, or professional achievement.

Associate Professor -The associate professor should possess the same qualifications as the assistant professor, but must also provide evidence of an established reputation in scholarly, artistic, or professional achievement.

Professor -The professor should possess the same qualifications as the associate professor, but must also provide evidence of a substantial record of advanced research and/or creative work, and of leadership in their field of specialization. This rank should be reserved for persons of proven stature in teaching and/or research.

Candidates must submit a cover letter, a resume and three references (name, job title, phone number, e-mail ID) as part of their application materials.

The Film Production major offers in-depth study of film and video production, incorporating writing, production (directing, cinematography, sound design, post-production), and production management principles. Narrative and documentary forms are explored in a program that emphasizes learning to make creative, aesthetic and content decisions while encouraging critical thinking, idea development and applied practice. The Film Production major is one of five majors in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications and currently serves approximately 140 students who are learning, collaborating and creating in our state-of-the-art Bellisario Media Center. More information about the department and major can be found at: https://www.bellisario.psu.edu/departments/film-production-media-studies.

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