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School of Communication, Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media, Tenure-Track

Employer
Loyola University Chicago
Location
Chicago-Water Tower Campus

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Professional Fields, Communication & Journalism
Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title:

School of Communication, Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media, Tenure-Track

Position Title:

School of Communication, Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media, Tenure-Track

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Location Code:

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION (03100A)

Department Name:

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Loyola University Chicago’s School of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of film and digital media with a commitment to producing narrative stories of inclusion and social justice, anticipated to start in early August 2022. This faculty member will regularly teach courses related to film and television production in at least two of the following areas: production or post-production, writing/development, directing/producing, cinema or related studies. Any experience with commercial production or podcasting would be a benefit. The candidate should demonstrate a sound knowledge of safe and ethical filmmaking processes, current and emerging technologies, and an understanding of film history. Commitment to teaching courses capable of inspiring a thoughtful and inventive environment in the classroom is expected. The new hire also is expected to be an actively engaged narrative filmmaker who will connect with the rapidly expanding Chicago film and television communities.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications required:• MFA in film production or appropriate degree in a related discipline.• Artistic expertise and achievement in narrative film, television, or related field, with a clear agenda for creative work or scholarly research.• Teaching experience at the college level is preferred.• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the School’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, digital ethics, and accomplished storytelling.• Experience in production and distribution of at least one feature film, television episode, commercial and/or short film, resulting in significant exhibition or broadcast.

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

Minimum qualifications required:• MFA in film production or appropriate degree in a related discipline.• Artistic expertise and achievement in narrative film, television, or related field, with a clear agenda for creative work or scholarly research.• Teaching experience at the college level is preferred.• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the School’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, digital ethics, and accomplished storytelling.• Experience in production and distribution of at least one feature film, television episode, commercial and/or short film, resulting in significant exhibition or broadcast.

Open Date:

10/01/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply for this position, please provide a letter of application describing your experience and interest and your current curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information of three references. Apply online at https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/17519. Review of applications will begin November, 15, 2021. Position will remain open until filled. For further information about Loyola University Chicago and the School of Communication, consult the University Website: www.luc.edu and the School website at http://www.luc.edu/soc. For information about the University’s focus on transformative education, consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/transformativeed. Questions about the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Elizabeth Coffman at ecoffma@luc.edu. LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To gain a clearer understanding of LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/mission/.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/17519

Job Number:

8500822

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/15/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

Working at Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago, a private university founded in 1870 as St. Ignatius College, is the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic University and the only one located in Chicago. Shaped by our city and our Jesuit traditions, Loyola University Chicago offers students an educational environment unmatched for its diversity of thought and experience.

Loyola University Chicago comprises four campuses: Lake Shore (LSC), Water Tower (WTC), Health Sciences (HSC), and the John Felice Rome Center in Italy, and is home to eleven schools and colleges: Arrupe College, Quinlan School of Business, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Stritch School of Medicine, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, School of Education, School of Law, School of Social Work, and Graduate School. Loyola also features course locations in Beijing, China; Saigon-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Vernon Hills, Illinois (Cuneo Mansion and Gardens); and a Retreat and Ecology Campus in Woodstock, Illinois.

With three campuses spread throughout the greater Chicago area, students have access to hundreds of cultural institutions as well as thousands of internships and networking opportunities with the city's Fortune 500 companies. Study-abroad programs at our Rome and Beijing Centers provide engagement with the global community and economy.

While rigorous programs of research and study are one hallmark of a Jesuit education, we're not just preparing students for a career, we're preparing them for life. We challenge our students to learn broadly, to think critically, to serve generously, to lead with integrity, to respect diversity. We come from all faiths and ethnic and economic backgrounds, with a common purpose of building a better society.

Recognizing Loyola’s excellence in education, U.S.News and World Report has ranked Loyola consistently among the "top national universities" in its annual publications, and named the University a "best value" in its 2008 rankings.

Our faculty take a person-centered approach to education. They’re not just here to teach students what they know, they’re here to teach them to think critically and creatively and to reach for their own discoveries.

More facts about Loyola University Chicago:

  • Total enrollment: 15,902
  • 80+ undergraduate majors and 80+ minors
  • 140+ graduate, professional, and graduate-level certificate programs
  • More than 4,000 faculty and staff members 
  • 14:1 Undergraduate student/faculty ratio 
  • 150,000 alumni; 85,000 in Chicago 
  • One of only eight percent of all American colleges and universities to have a Phi Beta Kappa honor society chapter

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