ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MEDIA PRODUCTION
Position Summary:
The Department of Communication Arts houses internationally recognized programs in Film, Media & Cultural Studies, Rhetoric, Politics & Culture, and Communication Science and directs the University's popular Digital Studies and Digital Cinema Production Certificate programs. The Department of Communication Arts and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are committed to fostering faculty diversity. We encourage applications from potential candidates of all race, class, gender, sexuality, nationality, religious and other group identities. We especially encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate the ability to foster an inclusive work environment and work with students from diverse backgrounds and who have expertise in an area such as queer cinema, global/transnational cinema, African American media, Asian American media, Chicano/Latino media, indigenous media, or diasporic media.
In addition to being the Wisconsin state capitol, Madison is well known for its natural beauty (surrounded by lakes) and the high quality of life it offers (regularly ranking among the most livable cities in America). In addition to its proximity to Chicago, Milwaukee, and the Twin Cities, Madison possesses a vibrant arts and cultural community.
Principal Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence and productivity as a media practitioner and/or scholar. The candidate is expected to develop and maintain a nationally recognized profile within their field.
The candidate will be expected to contribute to the Department of Communication Arts' teaching mission by teaching two courses per semester. The candidate will be expected to lead large, introductory production courses and design and teach advanced production courses in their area(s) of specialization.
Mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and helping them prepare to enter careers are among the position's important duties. The candidate may also be asked to contribute to the training of graduate students pursuing research into film and media studies through serving as an advisor and/or dissertation committee member.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
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Appointment at the tenured level requires evidence of excellence in scholarly research, teaching and service and requires review by the Tenure Committee at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Instructions to Applicants: 1) Cover letter
Candidates will also be asked to submit the names and contact information for three references; each reference will receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.
For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than midnight, Monday, November 11, 2019. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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