Vacancy ID F2023
Job Title POST-DOCTORAL TEACHING FELLOW
Department Media Arts, Sciences & Studies
School/Parent Organization School of Communications
Division Provost and Educational Affairs Division
Employment Category Fulltime-Regular
Academic Year 2017-2018
Anticipated start date 08/16/2017
If temporary, expected end date
Faculty Status Non-Tenure Eligible, Notice (NTEN)
Position/Job Summary
Three-year Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences and Studies in the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. This position will teach a number of undergraduate screen studies courses (cinema, television, new media), such as “Introduction to Film Aesthetics and Analysis,” “Hollywood and American Film,” and “Fiction Film Theory.” These survey courses are typically team-taught, large lecture classes with breakout discussion sections. The anticipated annual teaching load is 24 credits. The non-tenure eligible, non-renewable position offers full benefits plus travel support for research and conferences. It also offers opportunities to be mentored in both large lecture and small class settings, as well as online and blended teaching. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates with expertise in film history and theory, industry studies, international/transnational cinemas, and critical race studies/postcolonial film. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population, and that reflect a commitment to encouraging the success of all students. We seek candidates who have relevant experience and/or a record of professional engagement with groups and communities underrepresented in the academy. Candidates from underrepresented groups whose exclusion from the academy has been longstanding are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position/Job Qualifications
PhD in screen studies or related field required, to be completed no later than August 1, 2017, and no earlier than three years prior.
EEO Statement
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
Instructions for submitting your application:
Interested applicants must apply online at https://ithaca.peopleadmin.com/ and attach a CV, letter of interest, and names of three references. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Screening of applications will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by November 28, 2016.