Assistant Professor of Journalism & Media Production (Video Production)

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $62,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, visit our Employee Benefits Summary page.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F00910

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Journalism & Media Production (Video Production)

Position Number

F00275

Employee Category

Faculty-CAT I

Department

Journalism & Media Production

EClass Code

Full time faculty - 9 mo with benefits

Position Summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position at assistant professor level in Journalism & Media Production. This nine-month tenure track appointment will begin in August 2023. This faculty position may include teaching the following courses: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Video Production; Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Video Editing, Script Writing, Audio Production, Introduction to Media Production, and others.

Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of Journalism & Media Production are committed to active and strategic initiatives in our work toward educational equity and promoting a culture of access and inclusion for our students, staff, and faculty. We seek to sustain an inclusive community where all individuals at MSU Denver and in the Department of Journalism & Media Production are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and are provided proper resources and skillsets to be successful. This success is not limited to our liberal arts and sciences focused education, but also to the broader development of our students as engaged citizens and valued contributors to their discipline, the community, and our society.

At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group as part of an inclusive community of belonging. The College of Letters, Arts and Sciences has a vibrant Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement that highlights those values. Differences can include but are not limited to culture, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, language, sex, physical appearance, pregnancy, marital/partner status, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class, education, gender identity/expression, veteran status, political affiliation, political philosophy, and more. We recognize that these differences can be visible or invisible.

MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups. Our Fall 2021 student population consists of over 57% first-generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) located in downtown Denver. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students.

Duties/Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include the following activities:

1. Teach 9 credit hours per semester of undergraduate coursework. Teaching may include the following courses: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Video Production; Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Video Editing, Script Writing, Audio Production, Introduction to Media Production, and others. Candidates will be expected to teach in the classroom as well as online and must be able to use and apply current technologies in the classroom.
2. In addition to teaching, the position will require a minimum of five office hours per week to include advising and consultation with students.
3. Provide service to the department, college, university and/or community
4. Participate in scholarly activities appropriate to the discipline as described in the Department Evaluation Guidelines
5. Faculty engaged in other duties, including faculty on reassigned time to serve in roles such as Department Chairs or Directors, will be reviewed on those activities

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Media Production or related field plus a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or doctoral degree in relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

• Current and relevant experience in the use of digital media, video formats and editing software and other technology that relates to the video production field
• Ability to teach the following courses: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Video Production; Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Video Editing, Script Writing, Audio Production, Introduction to Media Production, and Social Documentary (for course descriptions refer to https://catalog.msudenver.edu/index.php )
• Two years teaching in higher education in a relevant field
• Demonstrated writing skills in the discipline
• Experience in relevant course development
• 7 or more years of successful professional experience writing, producing and editing video programs for industry, broadcast, government media agencies, production houses or other relevant fields
• Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in video production, editing and writing in the form of awards from juried or adjudicated film and video festivals or awards from other professional organizations such as the Emmys
• The ability to use appropriate educational technology
• Experience with non-traditional students and diverse urban groups
• In particular, we seek candidates who demonstrate the ability to teach from a perspective that includes women and historically minoritized and marginalized groups

Posting date

11/14/2022

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT)

01/09/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications received by January 9, 2023 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through the university’s online system, www.msudenverjobs.com .

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Curriculum vitae or resume
2. Cover letter detailing your qualifications as they relate to the position
3. Teaching philosophy
4. Diversity Statement
5. Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire
6. Names and contact information for three references

Talent Team Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Talent Team Representative E-mail

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more information on our employee affinity groups please visit this link .