Assistant Professor (tenure-track) - Diversity Faculty Fellow - Communication and Media Studies

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
DIVERSITY FELLOW INST/ASST PROF

Campus Title
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) - Diversity Faculty Fellow - Communication and Media Studies

School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of

Department
Communication and Media Studies

Faculty Sub-Type
FT Faculty

Salary Level
A6

Salary Range
Instructor upper $50's; Assistant Prof low $60's. Rank determined by possession of terminal degree.

Position Effort
Full-Time

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Is this a temporary position?
No

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Position Summary

SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive, and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission.

To promote and support our inclusive community, SUNY Cortland is proud to announce the posting of a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Communication and Media Studies Department with a joint appointment to a two-year term in SUNY Cortland’s Diversity Faculty Fellows Program. The aim of this program is to attract diverse faculty of promise to our campus whose work in their discipline is integrated with a demonstrated commitment to a diversity of thought and experience in both their personal and scholarly pursuits. Assistant professors with joint appointments to the Diversity Faculty Fellows Program will help support the infusion of topics related to equity and inclusion in the departmental and/or university-wide curriculum.

During their initial two-year appointment as a Diversity Faculty Fellow, the assistant professor will receive a reduced teaching load of 12 credits per year (6 credits per semester) and will be assigned a mentor to support their professional development. In addition, they will participate in a campus-based professional development program with other Diversity Faculty Fellows from across the campus designed specifically to further their growth and ensure their success in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service. As part of their teaching load, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to teach at least one course a year which addresses equity and inclusion as part of its content. The two-year appointment within the Diversity Faculty Fellows Program is counted towards tenure and promotion.

As full-time faculty members at SUNY Cortland, assistant professors within the Diversity Faculty Fellows Program will be expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support the campus values of Focus on the Students, Integrity, and Intellectual Life as well as serve the campus priorities of Academic Excellence, Transformational Education, Well-being, and the Maximization of Resources.

DEPARTMENT : The Communication and Media Studies department offers four unique degree programs in Cinema Studies, Communication Studies, Media Production and New Communication Media. Our programs blend academic coursework with an array of opportunities for experiential learning. We are committed to nurturing and inspiring the next generation of skilled communicators and media artists. We are equally committed to educating our students to become engaged global citizens with a strong social conscience and commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice. Communication and Media Studies faculty represent a wide array of interests and expertise. We invite you to help us better serve our students.

Major Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES : Teach a reduced load of 12 credits per year (6 credits per semester) for the first two years of their position. Included as part of the teaching load will be the opportunity to teach at least one course a year which addresses equity and inclusion as part of its content. Prepare and teach undergraduate courses in Communication & Media Studies courses such as Race and Gender Stereotypes or Introduction to Media Literacy as well as develop innovative courses on media and diversity, particularly in the areas of Africana, Caribbean, or Latina/o media experiences. Develop and maintain an active and productive scholarly agenda with an academic focus on media and culture, particularly in the areas of Africana, Caribbean, or Latina/o media experiences.. Provide service to the Communication & Media Studies Department, school, university, community, and profession. Support the infusion of topics related to equity and inclusion in the departmental and/or college-wide curriculum. Participate in a mentoring process with an assigned mentor to support professional development. Participate in a professional learning community designed specifically to further growth and ensure success in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. Participate in the SUNY Diversity Conference each year of the fellowship. Provide scheduled office hours and support students outside of the classroom in at least one of the following ways: acting as academic advisor, serving as advisor to student organizations, and supervising student assistants, research assistants, or other internship experiences.

JOB REQUIREMENTS : Cultural competence and commitment to diversity and inclusion as part of anticipated career trajectory; ability to provide leadership in teaching, research or service toward building an equitable and diverse academic environment; contribute to the development of one or more of the majors offered by the department; provide instruction in the areas of Africana, Caribbean, and or Latina/o media experiences; work with students from diverse backgrounds, ability to teach and assess learning in culturally diverse settings, commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background, and commitment to educating students to become global citizens; demonstrate diversity of thought and experience in both their personal and scholarly pursuits; creativity in course and curricular design; effective interpersonal and organizational skills; support the SUNY Cortland mission, vision, values and priorities.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• SUNY Cortland Diversity Fellows are tenure-track faculty members of their respective departments
• Report to the academic department chair
• Member of small dynamic cohort of new academics who work collectively to support an inclusive community and campus climate, and; enhance the cultural, academic and professional experience of groups traditionally under-represented in higher education (e.g., students of color, women in STEM fields, low income and first-generation college students and LGBTQ+ community)
• Working relationships with Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Director of Multicultural Life and Diversity

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctoral candidate, all but dissertation ( ABD ) in Strategic Communication, Media Studies, Cinema, or closely related field for appointment to Instructor rank; terminal degree in Strategic Communication, Media Studies, Cinema, or closely related field for appointment to assistant professor
• Demonstrated academic, professional and/or personal experience in engaging with diversity, equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant teaching experience in a communication related field at the college level
• An early career scholar seeking to gain experience in a full-time faculty position in a supportive, inclusive environment.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.

Job Close Date
02/06/2023

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F22023

Review Start Date
10/03/2022

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application Deadline Extended – Apply by February 6, 2023, 11:59 p.m. EST

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All qualified and interested individuals who are eligible for full-time US employment are encouraged to apply.

Application Materials:
1) CV
2) Cover Letter (Letter of Application)
3) List of Professional References
4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy (up to two pages)
5) “Other” document inclusive: a brief statement on plans for an academic career focusing on teaching, scholarship or research, and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence (up to two pages).

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/6563
Supplemental Questions

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1. * What is the highest earned degree that you possess? Please include the degree program.
   
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents