ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - WRITING FOR FILM, TELEVISION, AND EMERGING MEDIA
- Employer
- Ithaca College
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 16, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Other Arts, Communications, Film & Video, Media Studies, Other Communications, Humanities, English & Literature
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
The Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies at Ithaca College invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor appointment in Writing for Film, Television, and Emerging Media beginning August 16, 2022.
We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about writing for the screen, is committed to preparing young writers for the workplace and is someone who will thrive in a collaborative working environment.
We value the input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives and strive to create an academic community that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. In addition, we seek to ensure that our classrooms are inclusive and equitable. Applicants who can contribute to these goals are particularly encouraged to apply.
Primary responsibilities include teaching writing in at least two of the three areas of our degree: film, television, and emerging media. The successful candidate will teach a full course load per academic year, act as an academic advisor for students, and serve on Department, School, and College committees.
An ideal candidate should demonstrate evidence of: 1) experience teaching writing for film, television, and/or emerging media; 2) a strong creative/professional record; 3) a commitment to teaching writing as a creative practice. The successful candidate will also demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population, and that reflect a commitment to encouraging the success of all students.
While special consideration will be given to candidates with an MFA in writing for Film, Television, Video Games or Emerging Media, candidates with an advanced degree in a related field with extensive professional experience will also be considered.
Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/, search for and select this position, and attach the following:
1) a cover letter
2) a curriculum vitae
3) a list containing contact information for three professional references.
The cover letter should include relevant work experience as well as a statement of teaching philosophy. This statement should address the candidate’s approach to creating an inclusive and equitable classroom experience for all students. Writing samples may be requested of candidates reaching the second round.
Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Screening of applications will begin Dec. 15, 2021 and end Jan. 15, 2022. There is also an expectation of research and/or creative work. Some support for faculty members’ research and/or creative work is available through internal grants.
Our BFA in Writing for Film, Television, and Emerging Media is an innovative degree designed to teach young writers to be versatile, so they may work across multiple platforms in the current entertainment landscape and in those of the future. Our writing faculty members have written and produced independent films distributed in festivals, theatrically, and on cable television, episodes of television series, and content for video games and other emerging media properties.
The department of Media Arts Sciences and Studies (MASS) offers courses for students enrolled in programs such as: Television-Radio; Cinema & Photography; Writing for Film, Television and Emerging Media; Sports Media; Documentary Studies and Production; and Emerging Media. The department is housed in one of the oldest and most respected media education schools in the country and, with more than 1,000 majors, is by far the largest department on campus. The program features award-winning faculty and co-curricular student media such as the oldest student-run college television station in the country, two radio stations, a weekly newspaper, a film production studio, and a professional production house.
The Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College is acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive schools of communications in the nation, offering 10 undergraduate degrees that enroll over 1400 students. Our 59 full-time and five part-time faculty are dedicated to teaching excellence, but also maintain active profiles as scholars, media-makers, consultants, and writers. Our school also offers semester-long programs centered on internships in Los Angeles, and Ithaca College maintains a campus in London where students are also able to intern. The Park School embraces a philosophy of liberal arts education as the foundation for the study of theory and practice that leads to immediate career-readiness in a constantly changing industry. The Park School is fortunate to be endowed by such prestigious organizations as The Park Foundation and the Pendleton Foundation, among others.
At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 5,000+ students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.
When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, responsive, and results driven. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000
Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position..
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Ithaca College is a private residential campus where students find life-changing academic pathways, powerful career networks, and lifelong community.
Founded by a homesick violinist with a big vision, Ithaca College started out as the Ithaca Conservatory of Music — combining theory, practice, and performance from its inception. By the 1920s, academic programs expanded to include business, speech therapy, physical education, and the dramatic arts. IC was originally located in downtown Ithaca and moved to the present campus on South Hill overlooking Cayuga Lake in the 1960s.
Situated near 150 majestic waterfalls in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, the city of Ithaca, New York, has been ranked as the best college town in the United States — hosting tech startups, a “killer music scene,” Broadway-caliber theatre, and world-class restaurants as well as alumni-owned ice cream shops.
Ithaca College offers more than 140 majors and minors through its five schools. Whether our alumni are winning Pulitzers, launching nonprofits, anchoring broadcast news, leading multibillion-dollar companies, or revolutionizing patient care (among many other pursuits and accomplishments), students at Ithaca College learn different and leave different.
Join an innovative educational community, where faculty and staff learn, thrive, and collaborate. IC will make you ready to take your career to new heights, giving you the chance to create your own path to success while you contribute to growing the minds of future generations.
As an employee at Ithaca College, you’ll get much more than a competitive salary and the traditional advantages. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with the most comprehensive benefits possible.
Beyond benefits, you’ll enjoy the kind of uniquely rewarding work environment that can only be found in a vibrant college community. We encourage and contribute to the personal and professional development of our faculty and staff. We understand that it’s the people who work here that make Ithaca College special, and we strive to be an employer of choice in our region.
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