Assistant Professor - Department of Film and Media Studies (Non-Fiction Media Production) **FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT** The Hunter College Department of Film and Media Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Non-Fiction Media Production. Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in documentary, experimental and/or hybrid production, and experience teaching film- or media-making at the college level. The ideal candidate will be able to teach hands-on technical skills (cinematography, sound recording, editing) in addition to analytical concepts in documentary history and theory. In addition to teaching all levels of production at the undergraduate and graduate level, they should be able to teach our large lecture class “Film and Media in a Digital Age” and supervise graduate student lab instructors for that class. The workload is 18 assignable hours per year, which is typically a 3-3 course load. Additional duties may include course curriculum development and assessment, advising and mentoring students, and committee work. DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM INFORMATION The Department of Film & Media Studies has approximately 700 full-time students majoring in two programs of study at the undergraduate level: one in Film combining film history and theory with such creative areas as screenwriting, directing, cinematography and editing; the other in Media Studies integrating critical media analysis with creative practice using a mix of contemporary expressive forms including documentary filmmaking, TV production, journalism, digital imaging and animation, physical computing and game programming. The department faculty promotes advanced scholarship and creative expression, seeks to have a positive impact on the diverse communities we serve, and fosters the success of our students in their academic studies and as innovative writers and artists. The department also offers a nationally recognized MFA in Integrated Media Arts that seeks to educate multi-disciplinary media professionals who are socially engaged and creatively fluent across contemporary and emerging digital media platforms. Located on the 68th Street campus on the upper east side of Manhattan near many major cultural institutions, Hunter College offers scholars and creative artists a vibrant and dynamic community within a highly diverse urban setting. As part of the City University of New York, a nationally recognized metropolitan university system, Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work. **QUALIFICATIONS** An MFA in Film, Media or a related field. Teaching experience at the college level. A record of exhibition and recognition in the field of non-fiction filmmaking. **COMPENSATION** Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. ($75,465 to $90,375 depending on qualifications). CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. **HOW TO APPLY** Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 29219. Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note: the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, \_or ç)). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include: - Statement of scholarly interests and teaching philosophy - Curriculum Vitae/ Resume - Names and contact information of 3 references Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred **CLOSING DATE** The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Nov. 29, 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position/s remain open after initial round. **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Faculty **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 29219 Location Hunter College