Asst Prof Non-Tenure (Posting)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF INSTRUCTION

MEDIA PRODUCTION

(Non-Tenure Eligible)

The Department of Radio/Television/Film is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction with a focus on cinematography for narrative filmmaking. The ideal candidate would also a be generalist, with experience in directing and/or editing. Expertise in motion picture camera operation and lighting and ability to teach grip and electrics practices is required, and candidate must be able to teach an introductory-level production course addressing conceptual and technical basics of audiovisual media production. Successful applicants will be able to teach theoretical and practical hands-on courses in cinematography and other craft areas, including but not limited to, editing and/or directing. Candidates should have a record of professional practice and/or creative activity, a terminal degree (MFA or PhD), and prior teaching experience. We may consider candidates without a terminal graduate degree if such candidates have extraordinary professional accomplishments.

Employment term: A 12-month appointment beginning September 1, 2021, renewable on an annual basis.

1. Professional practice and/or creative activity in narrative audiovisual media production

2. Expertise in cinematography

3. Skill in other filmmaking crafts sufficient to teach them at introductory and intermediate levels

4. Teaching experience

• Teach introductory course in media production

• Teach cinematography and other crafts at intermediate-to-advanced levels

• Participate in curricular planning

• Student advising

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Application procedure: Applications will only be accepted via online submission to our faculty recruiting system. Please including the following materials in your application: a cover letter describing your teaching, research interests and experience, a current vita, three contacts for letters of recommendation, two work samples, and a teaching portfolio including teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, a diversity statement discussing past and/or potential contributions to diversity/inclusion through research/creative activity and teaching, and other relevant materials. Forward questions to the Search Committee Chair. For more information about the Department, please visit: (https://communication.northwestern.edu/radio-television-film/).

The School: The School of Communication has five departments and offers a suite of interdisciplinary undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs. The departments span the communication arts and sciences including the Department of Radio-Television-Film, the Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the Department of Communication Studies, the Department of Performance Studies, and the Department of Theatre (which includes music theatre and dance). The faculty of over 180 includes 102 tenure-eligible faculty. The school offers instruction to roughly 1000 undergraduate majors and 650 graduate and professional students. Founded over 135 years ago, the School has been a leader in developing the communication disciplines and professions, and continues to be a center of excellence in the communication arts and sciences. Our current Dean is E. Patrick Johnson.

The University: Northwestern University is one of the nation's largest private research universities. Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, the main campus is in Evanston and the medical campus is 12 miles south in downtown Chicago. There is continuing expansion of University facilities and programs, particularly in the sciences and medicine. Diverse cultural, social, and recreational activities abound on and near each campus. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive campus community and principles of inclusive teaching.

Closing Date: Ongoing until position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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Department: SoC Radio/Television/Film

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