Two Open Positions for Assistant Professor of Film and Video Production

The Department of Visual and Media Arts at Emerson College invites applications for two full-time faculty positions in film and video production. Both appointments are tenure-track Assistant Professor positions and commence in the academic year beginning August 24, 2017.

Position open until filled

Full position posting and application details

Qualifications:

• terminal degree in film/video or a closely related field
• one year of college level teaching (full or part time) and the ability to teach in a diverse college community
• filmmakers whose point of view informs their work, exploring voices, experiences, and contributions of historically underrepresented groups in the U.S. or globally are preferred
• national and/or international filmmaking and exhibition record
• expertise in one or more production disciplines
• strength in both celluloid and digital processes
• facility in mentoring students in a variety of media modalities (e.g. fiction narrative, documentary, experimental film/video) are desirable.

Responsibilities:

• teaching core courses in the film and video production curriculum from the foundational to advanced levels
• tenure expectations require that the candidate  maintain a vigorous and successful creative practice.

Application Procedure:

• complete an online application form and submit:
  • letter of application: should include statements on creative work and teaching.
  • current CV
  • contact information for three references