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Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Film & Media Studies)

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 11, 2021
Posting Details

Position Title Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Film & Media Studies) Requisition 202100161F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with experience and education. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Arts & Media Department Dept of Mass Communication Open Date 11/11/2021 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/29412
Contact Name Grant Wiedenfeld Title
Associate Professor
Department of Mass Communication
Sam Houston State University
Box 2207
Huntsville, TX 77341-2207 Contact Phone 9362941501 Contact Email grant.wiedenfeld@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in film and media studies. The ideal candidate would be a scholar whose research concentrates on contemporary art cinema, especially in contexts outside North America.

The ideal candidate must have:
  • desire and ability to take on significant mentorship roles (graduate thesis project advising, independent study project advising, etc.);
  • desire and ability to take on significant roles in helping build a creative community (mentoring, helping organize student film festivals, advising with official student media channels, advising student organizations, etc.);
  • desire and ability to take on significant roles in curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate level;
  • desire and ability to take on significant roles of service and leadership;
  • desire and ability to author and deliver courses online;
  • desire and ability to work successfully with students of diverse backgrounds.
The Department of Mass Communication at SHSU serves more than 500 students and is home to BA in Mass Communication (concentrations: Film, Broadcast, Multiplatform Journalism, PR/Advertising), BFA in Film and Television Production, MFA in Digital Media Production, and MA in Digital Media. Educational Requirements for the Position
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Film & Media Studies or a related field. ABD candidates must have the degree in hand at the time of appointment. Experience Required for the Position
Desirable experience qualifications include:
  • a record of publications in the area of film and media studies
  • a record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
  • a record of excellence in online pedagogy
Other Requirements for the Position
This posting is for Fall 2022. Special Instructions Summary
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted. Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you learn about this position?
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    • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
    • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
    • Association for Women in Science
    • TWC - Work in Texas
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Higher Ed Jobs
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    • SHSU Website
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    • Other
  2. If your response to the question above was 'Other' please indicate from what source.

    (Open Ended Question)

Candidate Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
  2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  3. Statement of Research & Goals
  4. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1
  2. Letter of Recommendation 2
  3. Letter of Recommendation 3
  4. Transcripts
  5. Reference Contact Information
  6. Diversity & Inclusion Statement


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