Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - New Media Studies Theory and Practice (Film and Media Studies)

Job Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - New Media Studies Theory and Practice (Film and Media Studies)

Job ID: 11743

Location: Hunter College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Department of Film and Media Studies at Hunter College, which combines analytical and theoretical analysis with creative practice using an interdisciplinary approach to media, seeks applications for a an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor who is a scholar and practitioner of new media. The rank will be determined by the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. or terminal degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications: The position calls for a candidate who has an understanding of the cultural effects of new media and Internet technologies. We invite applications from artists working in such areas as animation, interactive art, gaming, data visualization, physical computing, and interactive storytelling. The ideal candidate creates work that is socially engaged. In addition to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, the candidate is expected to develop new courses in the area of Emerging Media. The candidate is also expected to participate in the administration of the department, student advising, organization of special events, committee participation and perform college-wide service.

A distinguished record of creative work and scholarship or equivalent forms of production is required. A Ph.D or M.F.A. or equivalent is required.


COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.


HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted on-line by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website (http://www.cuny.edu/employment.html) and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number. The required material, as stated on the CUNYfirst vacancy notice, for the application package must be uploaded as ONE file in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We receive many applicants and typically do not provide status information. While we respond to thank all applicants, additional follow-up is limited to those deemed most qualified who are under active consideration.

CLOSING DATE
January 28, 2015.


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