[ecrea] Position announcement - Assistant Professor in Media Production at Florida State

The School of Communication at Florida State University is accepting 
applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Media 
Production. The ideal candidate will have technical skills in media 
production, an active research/creative program and classroom experience 
teaching media production. Areas of expertise may include camerawork, 
editing and post-production, lighting, sound recording and mixing, or 3D 
video production. Applicants with additional expertise in documentary 
and/or sports media are particularly encouraged to apply.

Candidates should have a research/creative agenda that fits within 
Communication and the Public Interest, one of the emphasis areas for the 
School of Communication.  Candidates should also have the ability to 
work effectively within an interdisciplinary environment.  Current 
faculty research interests within the School currently include 
environmental communication, political economy, health communication, 
civil rights and social movements and media effects.  More information 
about the School can be found here: http://comm.cci.fsu.edu 
<http://comm.cci.fsu.edu/>.

A Ph.D. in communication or a related discipline, or MFA in film or 
video is required. The position will require a demonstrated record of 
scholarly publication and/or juried exhibition of creative work, 
potential for externally funded research or creative projects, and 
effective teaching. Successful applicants will be expected to teach in 
the undergraduate and graduate (Master's and Ph.D.) programs within the 
School, serve on School, College, and University committees, and advise 
students.


How to Apply:

If qualified and interested in a specific vacancy as advertised, apply 
to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu <https://jobs.fsu.edu/>.


Applicants are required to complete the online application with all 
applicable information. Applications must include work history and all 
education details (if applicable) even if attaching a resume.


Requests for additional information should be addressed to Andy Opel, 
PhD, Chair, Director Search Committee: (aopel /at/ fsu.edu) 
<mailto:(aopel /at/ fsu.edu)>.  Application letters should be addressed to Andy 
Opel and should detail perspectives, and approaches; vision of the 
profession; cover letter; curriculum vitae; and contact information for 
at least three references. Review of applications will begin on October 
1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Preferred starting 
date is August 2014.


Application materials should be sent electronically to:

Andy Opel, Ph.D.
Media Production Search Committee Chair
School of Communication
Florida State University

3100 University Center, Building C

 296 Champions Way

Tallahassee, FL 32306-2664

(aopel /at/ fsu.edu) <mailto:(aopel /at/ fsu.edu)>

FSU is an equal employment opportunity employer.


Andy Opel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director, Media Production Program
School of Communication
University Center, Building C, Suite 3100
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2664
W: (850) 644-8768
C: (850) 322-3349
(aopel /at/ fsu.edu) <mailto:(aopel /at/ fsu.edu)>
www.andyopel.net <http://www.andyopel.net>