Assistant/Associate Professor of Film and Media Production, University of Oklahoma
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Film and Media Production
The Department of Film and Media Studies at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in film and media production. This is a full-time, nine-month appointment with a standard teaching assignment of two courses per semester.
The OU Department of Film and Media Studies is an interdisciplinary program in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences that strives, through robust research/creative activities and student-centered teaching, to advance knowledge and understanding of the history, theory, art, craft, practice, and social significance of film, television, and new digital media. We offer an integrated dual-focused curriculum combining critical studies and production, with the goal of educating students to become both critical consumers and creative producers of mass-mediated images and narratives.
The University of Oklahoma is a comprehensive flagship research institution (Carnegie Classification R1: highest research activity) with over 30,000 students and more than 2,700 full-time faculty members offering nearly 500 different graduate and undergraduate degree programs on three campuses (Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa). More information about the university community can be found at the following link: https://www.ou.edu/diversity/about/plan#statements.
The city of Norman, where the University of Oklahoma is located, is a close-knit and vibrant community committed to supporting its local businesses. It is consistently a contender on “best place to live” rankings with outstanding schools, amenities, a low cost of living, small town charm, and a variety of recreational opportunities.
Qualifications
Required qualifications include an MFA in film production or a closely related field, or a Ph.D. with significant production experience; a record of teaching effectiveness; and an active agenda for creative projects. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a variety of production courses at the undergraduate level, including narrative production and post-production, and to support student learning across the intersections of film history, theory, and creative practice.<
Application Instructions
The search will remain open until filled with application review beginning November 10, 2023. The position is expected to begin in August 2024. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current CV, a creative portfolio, and names and contact information for three professional references. Additional materials may be asked of applicants in later stages.
To apply, please submit all application materials electronically through Interfolio using the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/133447.
Inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Man-Fung Yip, Department of Film and Media Studies, University of Oklahoma; email: myip@ou.edu.
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