Lecturer

Posting Details

Posting Number F0859P Working Title Lecturer Department Grady-Entertain & Media Stds About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Department of Entertainment and Media Studies ( EMST ) together with the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, and the Department of Journalism constitutes the units of the Grady College. EMST is home to media scholars working in a variety of theoretical and methodological traditions. It administers the undergraduate major in Entertainment & Media Studies, which teaches visual storytelling focused on entertainment. The major consists of a required core of four classes focused on storytelling (introduction, production, writing, narrative theory). Elective classes provide students with opportunities to deepen their skills in areas such as documentary, advanced production, advanced writing, and advanced research. All courses in this major are informed by a media-studies pedagogy—which includes integration of theory and practice and attention to issues of culture, power, identity along with media uses and effects.
Augmenting the department programs is the presence of the Peabody Awards, the oldest and most prestigious awards program that recognizes excellence in broadcast and electronic media. In addition, significant experiential learning opportunities exist through the Cannes Film Festival Study Abroad Program, and the Grady L.A. Summer Study Program. The major and its programs position students for jobs in the entertainment media industry across, film, television, gaming and other new media.
The New Media Institute ( NMI ) is located within the department but as an interdisciplinary certificate-granting unit available to students throughout the university. It is dedicated to the innovative exploration of digital media technology. Through the NMI’s New Media Interdisciplinary Certificate Program, students of any major can develop new media expertise. Students are required to complete 17 credit hours to earn the certificate. Certificate courses are hands-on and highly interactive, providing students a foundation of skills and knowledge that prepare them to respond to changes in technology throughout their careers. The NMI is located on the fourth floor of the Journalism Building with a great view of UGA’s historic North Campus.
Learn more about the Grady College at www.grady.uga.edu. Georgia is well known for its quality of life, and for outdoors, urban, cultural and arts activities. http://www.exploregeorgia.org

College/Unit/Department website grady.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Salary is competitive Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2021 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 03/18/2021 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

In the cover letter, applicants should address how their teaching, service and work has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in the film and entertainment industries. Applicants who may not yet have had that experience should explain how their work will further the College’s commitment to inclusion.
Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Full consideration with be given to applicants whose materials are received by April 18, 2021.
If you have any questions, please contact Professor Booker T. Mattison, Assistant Professor of Entertainment and Media Studies, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3018; bookert@uga.edu.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement

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Position Details

Classification Title Lecturer FLSA Faculty Rank Lecturer Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree in a disciplinary area related to the position’s responsibilities

Position Summary

The Grady College at the University of Georgia invites applications for a lecturer position in Entertainment and Media Studies to begin August 2021. Grady College recognizes that diversity empowers excellence in our core missions of teaching, research and service and that it is supported by actively ensuring underrepresented voices are heard and varied experiences are valued.

Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Learn more about the UGA Lecturer rank and guidelines at https://provost.uga.edu/policies/appointment-promotion-and-tenure/guidelines-for-appointment-and-promotion-of-lecturers.

Additional Requirements

MFA or PhD in film, mass communication, media production, media studies or related field. All candidates must have at least one year of experience in teaching production courses at the university level. Candidates with an MA degree in a related field and at least three years of significant professional experience and accomplishments in cinematography or related areas will be considered. Such candidates must be approved for a terminal-degree exception before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Applicants with adjacent areas of expertise, in pre- and post-production will also be considered. Applicants who can demonstrate a background teaching a range of production classes, skills in both basic and advanced production, and knowledge of current industry standards and practices are also preferred. A demonstrated commitment to work with students of all backgrounds and with students holding a range of worldviews is valued.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

We seek an individual to teach courses in television and film production with a preferred emphasis in cinematography (cameras and lighting). Service on department, college and university committees is expected. This position is eligible for reappointment and is primarily a teaching position with a 3/3 load.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents