Rowan University is a public comprehensive state-designated research institution with approximately 16,000 students. Its main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia, with additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. The University comprises seven colleges and five schools: the William G. Rohrer College of Business; the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; the Colleges of Communication and Creative Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science and Mathematics; the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; the School of Health Professions; and the School of Earth and Environment. Rowan is one of two public universities in the country to offer M.D. and D.O. medical degree programs. The institution is also home to the South Jersey Technology Park, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 100 public universities in the nation and is ranked third among public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report.
The Department of Radio, Television and Film welcomes applications for a full-time (10-month) tenure-track Assistant Professor, to join the department September 1, 2017.
The successful candidates primary research interest should be in the area of film and/or television studies. Teaching responsibilities will include media aesthetics along with courses in film/television studies. This tenure-track position carries an expectation of successful scholarly research or creative activity and publication, with efforts to seek external funding. In addition, the successful candidate will be asked to contribute to the department and university through service, including curriculum development and academic and career advisement of students.
Requirements:
A Ph.D. is highly preferred for this position. ABD candidates with dissertation nearing completion will be considered. The terminal degree is required at time of appointment.
Starting Date: September 2017
Salary: Competitive
Application Process:
Interested candidates must apply through our online application system at www.rowan.edu/jobs.
Applications must be received by October 28, 2016.
Submissions must include a single .pdf file containing the following: a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a description of research or creative agenda.
Three current letters of recommendation should be emailed to:
Sheri Chinen Biesen
Search Committee Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Radio, Television and Film
Bozorth Hall
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ 08028
biesen@rowan.edu
For more information, please contact:
Sheri Chinen Biesen
Search Committee Chair
biesen@rowan.edu