The School of Film & Photography at Montana State University-Bozeman seeks an energetic and broad-minded colleague with expertise in Digital Media Production, ideally with demonstrated abilities in both traditional production and digital/web/interactive media. This person will have a special interest in the application of progressive media to storytelling and creative expression on the graduate degree level. This is a full-time, tenure-eligible position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching: Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Demonstrate teaching effectiveness on both the graduate and undergraduate level.
- Advise students.
- Serve on graduate thesis committees. Participate in program and curricular development
Research: Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Maintain a program of relevant research and/or creative activity .
- Secure external funding for creative work and special projects.
Service: Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Participate in program assessment.
- Serve on school, college and university committees.
- Contribute to recruitment, retention and outreach activities.
Required Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. in a media, science or technology related field.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach subject matter related to science communication.
3. Interest in and dedication to undergraduate instruction and graduate teaching at the MFA level.
4. Evidence of a relevant on-going research agenda.
5. Evidence of successful college-level teaching.
6. Interest in interdisciplinary program development and innovative course delivery.
7. Interest in and evidence of potential for securing external grants and funding.
Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin on October 15, 2014, and will continue to be accepted until an adequate candidate pool has been established.
To apply, submit the following:
- An Application Letter, not to exceed 4 pages, addressing required and preferred qualifications, relevant experience and rank sought.
- Academic Curriculum Vitae. Statement of Teaching philosophy, approach and experience.
- Statement of Research/Creative Experience and Goals.
- Names & contact information of 3 references.
Electronic submissions in PDF format are preferred, and must have the applicant’s signature on the letter of application. For electronic submittals, please indicate “Applicant – Search #14-345” in the subject line of the email.
Submit materials to:
Jeanette Goodwin
Assistant to the Director School of Film & Photography Montana State University
PO Box 173350
Bozeman MT 59717-3350 (406) 994-6224 jeanette@montana.edu
For the full job posting please visit Montana State University’s career page.
