Professor of Practice in the Arts (Open Rank) – Cinema and Media Studies

Position Description

The Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago seeks applicants for a position as Professor of Practice in the Arts (open rank) expected to begin July 1, 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position includes a teaching load of four courses per year in the department’s film production and/or media arts and design programs, maintaining an active creative agenda in the selected candidate’s area of specialization, and service duties related to the position (e.g. advising BA thesis projects, serving on committees, etc.). The minimum initial term of appointment term is 4 years, and may be longer depending on experience and rank.

Qualifications

The position requires a PhD in cinema and media studies or a related discipline; a proven record of filmmaking or work in moving-image media; strong practical knowledge of new media technologies and theories; innovative work in film analysis; and experience teaching at the University level. Preferred qualifications include: Work that is oriented around a documentary and/or experimental tradition; ability to design/code new systems of image capture and/or creation (such as VR); and a demonstrated record of publications, screenings, and other evidence of engagement with both the creative and scholarly sides of moving-image media.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following materials through the University’s Academic Recruitment website. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2022 and continue until the position is filled or the posting is closed.

• Letter of application
• CV
• A portfolio of representative work
• Teaching statement
• Two sample syllabi (preferably for one undergraduate and one graduate course)
• Names and contact info of three potential recommenders

Applicants may be asked to provide additional material following initial review. Inquiries may be sent to Jane Bohnsack with the subject PPA SEARCH.

This position is contingent on final budgetary approval. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.

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