The Department of Radio-Television-Film

The University of Texas at Austin





Position 1:  Television Studies

         The University of Texas at Austin Department of 

Radio-Television-Film seeks to fill a tenure-track position, beginning Fall 

2011, in television studies and/or the cultural history of broadcasting in 

North America.  A Ph.D. in media studies or a related field is preferred, 

with a strong record in publishing and teaching, and experience working 

with advanced graduate and undergraduate students.  Instructional 

responsibilities will include the development of online courses, in 

accordance with a new University-wide initiative.  Salary commensurate with 

experience.  We will begin reviewing applications on February 7, 2011, and 

will continue until the position is filled.

         Mail cover letter, CV, and three professional letters of 

recommendation to: Bert R. Herigstad, Office Manager, The University of 

Texas at Austin, Department of Radio-Television-Film, 1 University Station 

A0800, Austin, TX 78712-0108.   See 

<http://rtf.utexas.edu/>http://rtf.utexas.edu/ for more information about 

the RTF Dept.   See <http://www.utexas.edu/>http://www.utexas.edu/ for more 

information about the University.   The College of Communication is 

committed to achieving diversity in its faculty, students, and curriculum, 

and it welcomes applicants who can help achieve these 

objectives.    Background check conducted on applicant selected.  The 

University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity 

Employer.





Position 2:  Screenwriting

         The University of Texas at Austin Department of 

Radio-Television-Film seeks to fill a tenure-track position in 

screenwriting, beginning Fall 2011.   Candidates must demonstrate a strong 

creative and professional track record in screenwriting, and be capable of 

supervising both undergraduate and graduate students.   Experience writing 

for both features and television is desirable.   Teaching experience and a 

terminal degree (MFA or PhD) are strongly preferred but not 

required.   Application materials must be received by February 7, 2011.

         Mail cover letter, CV, three professional letters of 

recommendation, and two work samples (work samples may include both feature 

scripts and teleplays, preferably sent by email attachment to 

[log in to unmask]) to:   Bert R. Herigstad, Office Manager, The 

University of Texas at Austin, Department of Radio-Television-Film, 1 

University Station A0800, Austin, TX 78712-0108.   See 

<http://rtf.utexas.edu/>http://rtf.utexas.edu/ for more information about 

the RTF Dept.   See <http://www.utexas.edu/>http://www.utexas.edu/ for more 

information about the University.   The College of Communication is 

committed to achieving diversity in its faculty, students, and curriculum, 

and it welcomes applicants who can help achieve these 

objectives.    Background check conducted on applicant selected.  The 

University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity 

Employer.







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