The Film and Media Studies Program at Tufts University is inviting
applications to an endowed non-tenure track Professor of the Practice in
Digital Media Industries for training future content creators, industry
leaders and film/media studies scholars. The successful candidate will have
professional experience in digital media and a demonstrated ability to
teach courses in one or more aspects of digital media industries--such as
business practices, infrastructure, political, social and cultural
dimensions of digital media, media ethics and/or activism, economic traits,
branded content management, platform studies and audience analytics,
history, and related areas of expertise--within a humanities-based,
undergraduate program that stresses both critical media studies and
production.  At least one course annually offered should be on the business
of digital media enterprise.

As a Professor of the Practice, the faculty member would not be required to
produce research and scholarship but will maintain an active profile in
their field in ways that would enhance their teaching and advising of
students (e.g. consulting, content creation, platform management,
producing, writing etc).

Along with teaching two courses per semester, the successful candidate will
contribute to the culture of the Film and Media Studies Program and Tufts
at large by participating in the planning of public and student-centered
events, conferences, internships, and other initiatives. They will also
take part in academic advising and service activities at both the
departmental and school level.

Qualifications
Applicants are required to hold a BA or BFA in media studies or a related
field and have seven years of experience as a digital media professional.
An MA or MFA in Media Studies or a related field, as well as at least two
years of college-level teaching experience, are strongly preferred but not
required.

Application Instructions
All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio at
apply.interfolio.com/116193. Please submit a cover letter, CV, teaching
philosophy and three confidential letters of reference. A statement
describing the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
should be included in the cover letter or other application materials.
Candidates are also welcome to include teaching evaluations (if
available).  Applicants should arrange to have the reference letter
submitted directly by the authors to Interfolio. Questions about the
position may be directed to [log in to unmask]  Review of applications begins
January 1, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background
check and meeting the University’s current COVID-19 vaccination
requirements.

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with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

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