[Commlist] Assistant Professor in Film Production position

Assistant Professor in Film Production position
Pennsylvania State University

https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Assistant-Professor-in-Film-Production_REQ_0000007383-1

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Film Production and Media Studies is seeking 
candidates with the ability to contribute to the broad intellectual and 
creative life of an interdisciplinary film production program.  A 
tenure-track assistant professor position is available starting August 2021.

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 any 
of the following production modes is required: documentary, 
experimental, or narrative film. 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 a terminal degree in a related field is required. 
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.

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, documentary, and experimental forms 
are explored in a program that encourages critical thinking, idea 
development and applied practice. Emphasis is on discovering the ability 
to make creative, aesthetic and content decisions while developing a 
sense of personal style. The Film Production major is one of five majors 
in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications and currently 
serves approximately 140 students who will be learning, collaborating 
and creating in our new Bellisario Media Center. More information about 
the department and major can be found at: 
https://www.bellisario.psu.edu/departments/film-production-media-studies.

The University Park Campus is set in State College, a university town 
located in the heart of central Pennsylvania.  State College offers a 
vibrant community with outstanding recreational and cultural activities, 
and excellent public schools. The campus is also within a half-day drive 
to Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and 
Pittsburgh. For more information, please visit 
https://statecollegepa.us/993/Visiting-State-College.

Applicants must complete an online application and upload a cover 
letter, a current CV, and the names of three to five references. Please 
direct questions to the search committee chair, Pearl Gluck, at 
(pxg28 /at/ psu.edu). Screening of applications to begin November 1 and 
continue until the position is filled.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and 
Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State 
publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report 
(ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies 
concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug 
use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and 
other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of 
background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is 
committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified 
applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual 
orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected 
veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process 
due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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