University of Missouri-Kansas City
Assistant Professor of Film and Media Arts, tenure-track Department of Communication Studies Position # 00036833
The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City seeks applicants for Assistant Professor in Film & Media Arts. The successful candidate will possess exceptional conceptual, technical and theoretical aptitudes in film and digital production/post-production, and will have a distinguished creative portfolio.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate students, and working collaboratively to build a growing film and digital emphasis within the communications department. Our program is invested in a liberal arts education that combines theory and practice in an interdisciplinary environment.
Minimum qualifications: Ph.D., MFA or equivalent record of experience in the area of film and media arts. Prior teaching experience at the college level required. ABD applicants will have a terminal degree in the area of film and Media Arts by the start of the contract period.
Review of applicants will begin on August 1, 2010 and will close Dec. 1, 2010 Employment begins Fall 2011.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, students and staff who will further enrich our campus diversity and making every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an equal access, equal opportunity affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.
To apply: Applications will only be accepted online. To apply, please go to:
http://tinyurl.com/umkcjobsearch. Please attach Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and three references as one document for the “Resume” attachment. You will need to use 00036833 to call up this position for application.