FACULTY POSITIONS OPEN FOR 2010
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA STUDIES & FILM
The New School M.A. Program in Media Studies enrolls more than 500
students from 30 countries, and offers a curriculum in Media Theory,
History, and Criticism, Film Studies, Media Management, and audio,
video, film, and digital media production. The program also offers the
M.A. degree online as well as graduate certificates in Media
Management and Documentary Studies. For more: www.newschool.edu/mediastudies
Please see application instructions below.
1. Assistant Professor of Film Studies
Description: The Media Studies Program at The New School is seeking a
tenure-track assistant professor to begin July 1, 2010. We seek a
scholar and teacher to teach in the areas of film studies and
production, with an emphasis on integrating theory and practice; to
coordinate the Film Form curriculum, which consists of courses on the
theory and practice of filmmaking including Visual Systems;
Cinematography: Art & Technique; Production and Post-Production Studio
and to participate in student advising, admissions evaluations,
committee work, and special projects. While the position is primarily
dedicated to supporting the graduate program, opportunities for
undergraduate teaching are likely to develop.
Qualifications: Terminal degree or equivalent experience in a media
related discipline (Ph.D. preferred). The ideal candidate should have
technical and production experience with film and digital media, as
well as an understanding of the role of time-based imagery in
contemporary media. The candidate must have demonstrated teaching
excellence and a record of professional accomplishment. Some
administrative experience is preferred
2. Associate or Full Professor of Media Studies
Description: The Media Studies Program at The New School is seeking a
tenure-track or tenured associate or full professor to begin July 1,
2010. We seek a distinguished scholar and teacher to teach in the
areas of media history, theory, philosophy and/or criticism as well as
in candidate’s area of academic specialization; oversee required
courses in media theory and practice and/or thesis process; take a
leadership role in speaker series and other academic symposia; and
participate in student advising, admissions evaluations, committee
work, and special projects. While the position is primarily dedicated
to supporting the graduate program, opportunities for undergraduate
teaching are likely to develop.
Qualifications: Terminal degree (Ph.D. preferred), or equivalent
experience in a media related discipline. The candidate must have
demonstrated teaching excellence and a record of professional
accomplishment warranting the rank of associate or full professor.
Some administrative experience is preferred.
3. Documentary Practice – Renewable Three-Year Term Faculty Appointment
The M.A. in Media Studies Program at The New School is seeking a
faculty member for a renewable three-year term appointment, teaching
Documentary classes to graduate and undergraduate students, to begin
2010.
Description: Teach in the areas of documentary studies and production,
with an emphasis on integrating theory and practice; participate in
student advising, admissions evaluations, and special projects;
service on departmental, divisional, and university committees.
Qualifications: MA/MFA degree in a media-related discipline or
equivalent professional experience. Significant experience producing
documentaries for public or cable television as well as
independently. Skills as a writer, director and producer of short and
feature-length documentaries desirable. The ideal candidate should
have technical and production experience with digital media, ability
to teach cinematography, editing or directing, familiarity with a
diversity of documentary styles and approaches, and knowledge of
documentary history, theory, research, and contemporary practice.
Demonstrated teaching excellence and experience in undergraduate and/
or graduate programs Demonstrated professional accomplishments
(awards, grants, festivals, broadcasts, fellowships, and so on). Some
administrative experience is preferred.
4. Assistant Professor of Media Studies – Renewable Three-Year Term Appt
Description: The Media Studies Program at The New School is seeking an
Assistant Professor for a three-year term renewable term appointment
to begin July 1, 2010, with particular expertise in qualitative and/or
quantitative research methods.
Responsibilities include teaching in one or more broad areas in the
field of media studies, including media theory and research; media
education and pedagogy; media ethnography; and media history. Faculty
members advise students, participate in admissions evaluations and
special projects, and must have the ability and willingness to serve
on departmental, divisional and university committees. While the
position is primarily dedicated to supporting the graduate program,
opportunities for undergraduate teaching are likely to develop.
Qualifications: Terminal degree in a media related discipline (Ph.D.
preferred); demonstrated teaching excellence and a record of academic
research; some administrative experience is preferred.
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All applications must be completed online at The New School’s human
resources website: www.newschool.edu/admin/hr
Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., and the names and
contact information of at least three references from whom the
committee may solicit letters. Applications will be reviewed as
received, and until the position is filled, but those arriving before
December 15 will receive priority.
The New School is committed to an educational environment in which the
curriculum and every other aspect of the university reflect the
multicultural city and international world in which we live. It is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and
programs, including employment and promotion. It does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,
citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical
handicap, veteran or marital status. Applications are strongly
encouraged from individuals who belong to groups historically
underrepresented in higher education . Positions are dependent on
final budget approval from the Office of the Provost, which is
expected to be forthcoming.
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