Visiting Assistant Professor Film, Television, and Video Production

470 E Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119
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Job Description

Description
The School of Communications at Webster University invites applications for a visiting faculty position in film, television, and video production, anticipated to be a one-year appointment. We seek a filmmaker and storyteller with a broad base of experience in working with clients and their own creative projects, ready to mentor students, oversee senior film productions, and teach a full load of courses. Experience in producing, directing, cinematography/videography, and editing is preferred.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses as appropriate, advise students, provide faculty service, and engage in professional development, including scholarship and creative activity. For more information see http://www.webster.edu/communications/ .

The School of Communications at Webster University prepares students to excel as skilled professionals in the global field of communications. We provide theory and practice in media courses framed within a liberal arts-based curriculum, augmented by personalized mentorship, and professional development opportunities. With a dozen distinct undergraduate majors, a variety of certificates, and a master's degree in strategic communications, we cover the full range of media and modes of communication. We offer communications programs and course work on the Webster campuses in Geneva, Vienna, Leiden, Athens, and Tashkent, as well as in Saint Louis and online.

Location:
Webster Groves Campus-WEBG

Minimum Qualifications
Both professional experience and teaching experience are required for this visiting appointment; a master's degree or MFA may be preferred. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of the field, an area of specialization, mastery of the requirements within the specialization, and have expertise, experience, and background that complements that of existing faculty members. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as are candidates with international and interdisciplinary experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Both professional experience and teaching experience are required for this visiting appointment; a master's degree or MFA may be preferred. The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of the field, an area of specialization, mastery of the requirements within the specialization, and have expertise, experience, and background that complements that of existing faculty members. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as are candidates with international and interdisciplinary experience.

Department
Media Arts Department-MDIA

Special Instructions For Applicant

Applicants should send: (1) a letter of interest that addresses qualifications and fit to the position and the School, (2) a curriculum vitae or resume, (3) contact information for three references, and (4) a link to a portfolio containing examples of professional work; additional materials may be requested at a later date. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit application materials through the job postings site https://myjobs.adp.com/websteruniversity/cx?__tx_annotation=false&c=1180715&d=ExternalCareerSite&sor=adprm .

Physical Demands

Periods of standing during classroom instruction.

To apply, visit https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?r=5001122652406&c=1180715&d=ExternalCareerSite&rb=jobelephant

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