New Film/Video Faculty position at Mass College of Art

MPA - Film/Video Search
Video Artist

POSITION SUMMARY: Mass College of Art is seeking candidates for a Tenure-track position as Asst. Professor in the Film/Video Program of the Media and Performing Arts Department. This is a full-time position, which will begin in the fall semester of the 2005-2006 academic year. Established in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art was the first and remains the only public college of art and design in the US. The college is nationally known for offering a broad access to a quality arts education, accompanied by a strong general education in the liberal arts. A major cultural force in Boston, Mass Art offers public programs of innovative exhibitions, lectures and events.

Candidates must be willing and able to teach several time-based media courses within the Film/Video Major, ranging from intro level studio classes to graduate seminars. The candidate must be an artist proficient in digital video and sound with current experience in any combination of the following: digital compositing, DVD authoring, video streaming, interactive video, and video installation.

A full-time teaching load at MassArt is twelve (12) credit hours or four courses per semester. The faculty member will be required to participate in curriculum development, committee work and student advising. The position offers the opportunity for the faculty member to help shape the digital time-based media curriculum.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- MFA required or equivalent professional activity.
- Two years college-level teaching experience or equivalent.
- An active record of professional achievement as demonstrated by the
following: screenings, exhibitions, professional practice, publications,
grants or other scholarship.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1st 2004
This position will remain opened until filled. Qualified applicants must send the following:
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement of educational philosophy
No electronic submissions will be accepted. Please do not send any additional materials at this time. The Chair of the Search Committee will contact finalists to submit supporting materials and letters of reference.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans.

All inquiries and application materials should be directed to:
Massachusetts College of Art
Human Resources
621 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Ma 02115

Mass Art is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from
individuals who will contribute to its diversity.