Assistant Professor Film - Film and Media Studies

Assistant Professor Film - Film and Media Studies

The School of Film and Media Studies at Purchase College seeks to fill a tenure-track position for the BFA Film program, beginning Fall 2015. Teaching responsibilities include 6 classes plus extensive service obligations. Service Obligations include advising, admissions consultation, student reviews, etc.)

MFA or other terminal degree in a media-related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience required. The ideal candidate will have recognized industry/professional experience producing documentaries for public, network or theatrical release. The candidate should have professional level technical experience with film and digital media, experience teaching cinematography, editing or directing at the college level, familiarity with a diversity of documentary styles and approaches, and knowledge of documentary history, theory, research, and contemporary practice. Candidates should also have professional credits as a director and/or producer of feature-length documentaries (professional employment, broadcasts, awards). Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate interest and commitment to student learning and success, interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues in the arts and the liberal arts. Demonstrated teaching excellence and experience in undergraduate and/or graduate programs with a strong commitment to contributing to the Film program and the School of Film and Media Studies will be essential.

Purchase College is an undergraduate institution located 25 miles north of New York City. Because it houses a unique combination of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors and Arts Conservatory programs, our faculty and staff are committed to inspiring an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talent in all students, with an emphasis on writing of all kinds. Purchase is ranked among the Best 376 Colleges by Princeton Review.

To apply for this position, please visit our Purchase College Job Vacancy website at https://jobs.purchase.edu and complete an on-line application. Please contact Human Resources at (914) 251-6090 with any questions regarding the application process or online submission form.

You must attach the following documents: (1) Cover letter describing research interests and interest in joint position; (2) CV; (3) writing/work sample; (4) evidence of teaching ability and statement of teaching philosophy; (5) sample syllabi; (6) three letters of reference.

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Purchase, New York 10577

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