California State University Los Angeles Department of Comunication Studies POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 1997. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Film/television Studies with demonstrated emphasis and expertise in screenwriting required. Candidates must have interest in working in a multi-ethnic, multicultural environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate ability for effectively teaching undergraduate univetsity courses in screenwriting, and at least one of the following: film/television history, aesthetics, and/or criticism. A demonstrated emphasis on issues of identity politics and the media is highly desirable. DUTIES: Responsibilities include: 1) teaching three courses per 10-week quarter, three quarters per year, 2) assuming primary responsibility for the instruction of screenwritng courses and co-responsibility for the instruction of film and television history/aesthetics/criticism courses; 3) pursuing a well-defined screenwriting/research agenda; 4) being available for flexible scheduling (day,evening, and weekend classes); 5) advising students on academic and caree matters; and 6) conducting the standard degree of committee service. THE DEPARTMENT: A bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is offered with options in either Speech Communication or Radio and Television Broadcasting. The program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Radio and Television Broadcasting emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application of these mass media of communcation in contemporary society. This major offers two interdisciplinary option: Broadcast Journalism and Telecommunication and Film. 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 field. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles and adjacent to he western San Cabriel Valley, with more than 18,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich ethnic diversity of the area. The University hires on the basis of merit. Applications from a broad range of qualified persons of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds or with disabilites are encouraged. SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. REQUIRED DOCUMETATION: Letter of application indication teaching experience and research/creative work, evidence of scholarly work and screenwriting experiece, a transcript from institution awarding the Ph.D., curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation. Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. This proof must be provided prior to employment at the University. An appointment is not final until proof is provided. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position open until filled. Review of application to begin on March 31, 1997. Applications, required documentation and /or requests for information shoud be addressed to: Search Committee Chair Department of Communication Studies Radio and Television Broadcasting California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032-8111 ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]