Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Media Arts and Studies
Wayne State University
Department of Communication
POSITION: The Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track professor in Media Arts and Studies. This faculty position has an emphasis in digital documentary film/media production and editing. This position will begin no later than August 20, 2022. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach all aspects of documentary and narrative film/video production from pre-production through post-production at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Provide curriculum and instructional oversight of the introductory production course. Advance an agenda of creative practice/scholarship and engage in university service.
Provide service to the department, university, and community.
QUALIFICATIONS: A terminal degree (M.F.A. or practice-based Ph.D. with extensive production experience) in Film/Video or related discipline is required. Expertise in AVID and multi-platform editing is highly desired as is experience in documentary production, audio post-production or screenwriting. A minimum of two years of university teaching experience is required as is an active record of media-making and peer-reviewed exhibitions and/or screenings at the national level; expertise in documentary media production is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate clear evidence of the potential for establishing a national reputation through an active program of creative activity or scholarship, and should possess a strong record of teaching, a commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds, and a willingness to advise and mentor graduate students.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION: The Department of Communication is housed in the College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts, and offers programs leading to the BA, MA, and PhD in communication with concentrations in media arts and studies, film, journalism, broadcast journalism, public relations, and communication studies. The faculty comprises 31 full-time members who serve a student body of approximately 600 undergraduates and 175 graduate students. The Department’s facilities include a broadcast-quality video studio, specialized student computer labs, and digital film/video editing suites. For more information, please visit http://www.comm.wayne.
APPLICATIONS: A letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, a statement of diversity, a statement of teaching philosophy, links to at least two samples of creative work, and a list of three references (including names, addresses and contact information) must be submitted through the WSU Online Hiring System at https://jobs.wayne.edu, referencing posting # 045898.
Applications will be accepted until December 15th, 2021. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1st, 2021.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to:
Patricia McCormick (dz7089@wayne.edu)
or Juanita Anderson (aq9402@wayne.edu
Co-Chairs of Search Committee
Media Arts and Studies Search Committee
Department of Communication
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.–
Position Announcement
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Media Arts and Studies
Wayne State University
Department of Communication
POSITION: The Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track professor in Media Arts and Studies. This faculty position has an emphasis in digital documentary film/media production and editing. This position will begin no later than August 20, 2022. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach all aspects of documentary and narrative film/video production from pre-production through post-production at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Provide curriculum and instructional oversight of the introductory production course. Advance an agenda of creative practice/scholarship and engage in university service.
Provide service to the department, university, and community.
QUALIFICATIONS: A terminal degree (M.F.A. or practice-based Ph.D. with extensive production experience) in Film/Video or related discipline is required. Expertise in AVID and multi-platform editing is highly desired as is experience in documentary production, audio post-production or screenwriting. A minimum of two years of university teaching experience is required as is an active record of media-making and peer-reviewed exhibitions and/or screenings at the national level; expertise in documentary media production is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate clear evidence of the potential for establishing a national reputation through an active program of creative activity or scholarship, and should possess a strong record of teaching, a commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds, and a willingness to advise and mentor graduate students.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION: The Department of Communication is housed in the College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts, and offers programs leading to the BA, MA, and PhD in communication with concentrations in media arts and studies, film, journalism, broadcast journalism, public relations, and communication studies. The faculty comprises 31 full-time members who serve a student body of approximately 600 undergraduates and 175 graduate students. The Department’s facilities include a broadcast-quality video studio, specialized student computer labs, and digital film/video editing suites. For more information, please visit http://www.comm.wayne.
APPLICATIONS: A letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, a statement of diversity, a statement of teaching philosophy, links to at least two samples of creative work, and a list of three references (including names, addresses and contact information) must be submitted through the WSU Online Hiring System at https://jobs.wayne.edu, referencing posting # 045898.
Applications will be accepted until December 15th, 2021. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1st, 2021.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to:
Patricia McCormick (dz7089@wayne.edu)
or Juanita Anderson (aq9402@wayne.edu
Co-Chairs of Search Committee
Media Arts and Studies Search Committee
Department of Communication
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.–
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