CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCEMENT of OPENING DEPARTMENT: Communication Studies POSTION: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Broadcasting, Television and Film STARTING DATE: September 1,2000 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: M.F.A. in film or video. Minimum of three years combined professional and teaching experience. Record of creative achievement or promise. Knowledge and experience in film (35mm, 16mm and Super 8) and video field production. Experience in lighting for dramatic and documentary field production. Knowledge of and experience in the responsibilities of the Director of Photography, the First Assistant Camera, Second Assistant Camera and other positions in a professional motion picture camera department. Ability to translate professional aesthetic and technical standards to student production in film or video on shoestring budgets. Demonstrated ability and interest in working in a multi-ethnic, multicultural environment. If unable to fill this position, it may be converted to a Full-time Temporary appointment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of new technological resources and their integration into instruction through web and other means. Experience in a wide range of film and video equipment (including BetaSP and DVCAM, and Panavision and Arriflex Cameras). Experience in a wide range on video editing systems including Avid (Media Composer and Express), Adobe Premier and Sony ES-7 as well as traditional cuts only tape to tape systems is a plus. DUTIES: Norma1 teaching load of two courses during each of three quarters, including up to four offerings of Single Camera Production and two of Cinematography. Contribution to curriculum development; participation in and initiation of appropriate industry relations, engage in appropriate creative or scholarly activities; student advisement; participation in University or community service, and other duties, as needed. THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Communication Studies offers BA degrees in Speech and Broadcasting (with options in Telecommunications and Film, Broadcast Journalism, and Animation) and an MA degree in Communication Studies with options in Speech Communication and Telecommunications and Film with concentrations in Screenwriting and Critical Studies. Detailed information regarding the University and the Department may be found at: http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/comstud/ THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 20,000 full- and part-time students reflecting the rich ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence, hires on the basis of merit, and encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with disabilities to apply. SALARY: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be within the range of: 40,488-76,128 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and transcript from institution awarding highest degree. Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2000 Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for information to: Kevin Baaske, Acting Chair Department of Communication Studies California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Las Angeles, CA 90032-8111 In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA. is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic or cultural background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / TiTLE IX EMPLOYER Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]