Instructor, Professor of Practice or Assistant Professor; Creative & Entertainment Industries

Instructor, Professor of Practice or Assistant Professor; Creative & Entertainment Industries


We are now accepting applications for a qualified Instructor, Professor of Practice or Assistant Professor; Creative & Entertainment Industries at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

Creative & Entertainment Ind

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business at Belmont University is seeking applications for a faculty position at the rank of Instructor, Professor of Practice or Assistant Professor beginning August 1st, 2023.

The applicant should demonstrate a knowledge of the global creative and entertainment industries with a specialty in data analytics. Experience within a creative & entertainment industry sector with a focus on functions relating to data analytics and storytelling in the areas of music, television, film, theme parks or video games preferred. The applicant will be responsible for teaching courses in decision-making and analytics in entertainment, the creative & entertainment industries, first year seminar and other courses yet to be developed and assigned. The candidate will be expected to develop industry partnerships while working closely with current Belmont stakeholders. They will be expected to design curriculum that will best prepare students for the continuously evolving sector of data analytics and storying telling as it applies to the creative economy. Additional responsibilities will include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarship, and college and university service.

A Bachelor’s degree in a related area is required, a terminal degree is required for a tenure-track appointment; teaching experience strongly preferred.

As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, and a Response to Belmont’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Path to 2030 must be attached to complete the online application.

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University’s values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered, student-focused university of learning and service. During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a response to Belmont University’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Path to 2030 articulating how the candidate’s knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to contribute to the Belmont community. Candidates will also be asked to give a brief statement of teaching philosophy.

Located two miles from thriving downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of more than 8,800 students who come from every state and 33 countries. Nationally recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to undergraduate teaching, Belmont is a Christ-centered, student-focused community intent on developing diverse leaders of purpose, character, wisdom and a transformational mindset who are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. In the classroom and beyond, the University aims to empower students, faculty and staff to become radical champions for helping people and communities to flourish. While committed to being global citizens, Belmont also seeks to be a great neighbor, engaging with and serving Nashville and the broader Middle Tennessee region as a trusted community partner. The University’s location in the heart of the Tennessee’s capital – and Nashville’s growing reputation as one of the nation’s most dynamic, creative and inviting cities – provides the perfect backdrop for an amazing higher education experience in a community known as “the Athens of the South.” With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, Belmont University provides an unparalleled environment for students to become all they were created to be.. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Job functions:

Describe the essential functions and responsibilities of
this faculty position. Basic functions as required by Provost Office include:

· Complete 24 workload hours, or equivalent, per academic year.
· Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
· Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach.
· Participate in departmental and university committee work.
· Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
· Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
· Participate in a local church and the community.
· Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
· Manage online grading system.
· Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required.
· Maintain regular office hours.
· The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements.

They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.


Required Qualifications : Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
  field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
  activity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education A Bachelor’s degree in a related area is required, a terminal degree is required for a tenure-track appointment; teaching experience strongly preferred.

Required Experience Knowledge or experience in the creative and entertainment industries required.