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[ecrea] Assistant and Associate/Full Positions at The New School - DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES & FILM

Wed Nov 18 13:28:40 GMT 2009



FACULTY POSITIONS OPEN FOR 2010
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES & FILM

The New School M.A. Program in Media Studies enrolls more than 500 students from 30 countries, and offers a curriculum in Media Theory, History, and Criticism, Film Studies, Media Management, and audio, video, film, and digital media production. The program also offers the M.A. degree online as well as graduate certificates in Media Management and Documentary Studies. For more:www.newschool.edu/mediastudies <<http://www.newschool.edu/mediastudies>http://www.newschool.edu/mediastudies>

Please see application instructions below.

1.  Assistant Professor of Film Studies

Description: The Media Studies Program at The New School is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor to begin July 1, 2010. We seek a scholar and teacher to teach in the areas of film studies and production, with an emphasis on integrating theory and practice; to coordinate the Film Form curriculum, which consists of courses on the theory and practice of filmmaking including Visual Systems; Cinematography: Art & Technique; Production and Post-Production Studio and to participate in student advising, admissions evaluations, committee work, and special projects. While the position is primarily dedicated to supporting the graduate program, opportunities for undergraduate teaching are likely to develop.

Qualifications: Terminal degree or equivalent experience in a media related discipline (Ph.D. preferred). The ideal candidate should have technical and production experience with film and digital media, as well as an understanding of the role of time-based imagery in contemporary media. The candidate must have demonstrated teaching excellence and a record of professional accomplishment. Some administrative experience is preferred


2.  Associate or Full Professor of Media Studies

Description: The Media Studies Program at The New School is seeking a tenure-track or tenured associate or full professor to begin July 1, 2010. We seek a distinguished scholar and teacher to teach in the areas of media history, theory, philosophy and/or criticism as well as in candidate?s area of academic specialization; oversee required courses in media theory and practice and/or thesis process; take a leadership role in speaker series and other academic symposia; and participate in student advising, admissions evaluations, committee work, and special projects. While the position is primarily dedicated to supporting the graduate program, opportunities for undergraduate teaching are likely to develop.

Qualifications: Terminal degree (Ph.D. preferred), or equivalent experience in a media related discipline. The candidate must have demonstrated teaching excellence and a record of professional accomplishment warranting the rank of associate or full professor. Some administrative experience is preferred.

3.  Documentary Practice ? Renewable Three-Year Term Faculty Appointment

The M.A. in Media Studies Program at The New School is seeking a faculty member for a renewable three-year term appointment, teaching Documentary classes to graduate and undergraduate students, to begin 2010.

Description: Teach in the areas of documentary studies and production, with an emphasis on integrating theory and practice; participate in student advising, admissions evaluations, and special projects; service on departmental, divisional, and university committees.

Qualifications: MA/MFA degree in a media-related discipline or equivalent professional experience. Significant experience producing documentaries for public or cable television as well as independently. Skills as a writer, director and producer of short and feature-length documentaries desirable. The ideal candidate should have technical and production experience with digital media, ability to teach cinematography, editing or directing, familiarity with a diversity of documentary styles and approaches, and knowledge of documentary history, theory, research, and contemporary practice. Demonstrated teaching excellence and experience in undergraduate and/or graduate programs Demonstrated professional accomplishments (awards, grants, festivals, broadcasts, fellowships, and so on). Some administrative experience is preferred.


4. Assistant Professor of Media Studies ? Renewable Three-Year Term Appt

Description: The Media Studies Program at The New School is seeking an Assistant Professor for a three-year term renewable term appointment to begin July 1, 2010, with particular expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.

Responsibilities include teaching in one or more broad areas in the field of media studies, including media theory and research; media education and pedagogy; media ethnography; and media history. Faculty members advise students, participate in admissions evaluations and special projects, and must have the ability and willingness to serve on departmental, divisional and university committees. While the position is primarily dedicated to supporting the graduate program, opportunities for undergraduate teaching are likely to develop.

Qualifications: Terminal degree in a media related discipline (Ph.D. preferred); demonstrated teaching excellence and a record of academic research; some administrative experience is preferred.


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All applications must be completed online at The New School?s human resources website:www.newschool.edu/admin/hr <<http://www.newschool.edu/admin/hr>http://www.newschool.edu/admin/hr> Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., and the names and contact information of at least three references from whom the committee may solicit letters. Applications will be reviewed as received, and until the position is filled, but those arriving before December 15 will receive priority.

The New School is committed to an educational environment in which the curriculum and every other aspect of the university reflect the multicultural city and international world in which we live. It is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical handicap, veteran or marital status. Applications are strongly encouraged from individuals who belong to groups historically underrepresented in higher education . Positions are dependent on final budget approval from the Office of the Provost, which is expected to be forthcoming.
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