Assistant Professor Of Cinema -Tenure Track - Mcdaniel College

Job Description:

The Communication and Cinema Department at McDaniel College invites applications for a Assistant Professor (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) beginning Fall 2025. Applicants should be willing to take a broad approach to the study of Cinema within the Liberal Arts context.

We seek applicants committed to undergraduate teaching that balances theory and practice with a specialty in Classical Hollywood Cinema. The teaching responsibilities will include Introduction to Cinema, Basic Video Editing, Scriptwriting, Narrative Film Production, upper-level Film Analysis courses, as well as the major's capstone course and first-year seminars. The teaching load is 3/3. Review of applications will begin September 2024 and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements:

• M.F.A or Ph.D. in relevant field required

• Experience teaching at the college level preferred

• Specialty in Classical Hollywood Cinema preferred

• The ability and willingness to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential

Candidates must comply with all related federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines including, but not limited to, FERPA and Title IX.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the student body. McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities.

McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit this link.

Application Instructions:

To apply, visit: https://employment.mcdaniel.edu/

Applications must be submitted via this online process to be considered. Applications must include the following in the order presented (pdfs are preferred):

Letter of interest

Curriculum Vitae

A statement of teaching philosophy, including a statement of experience with, and commitment to, teaching a diverse student body

At the time of application, letters of reference are encouraged but not required. All complete applications with or without reference letters will be reviewed.

For candidates who are short-listed for phone interviews, three letters of references will then be solicited. To submit letters of reference at the time of application, please arrange for one to three letters to be sent to Provost@McDaniel.edu.

Review of applications will begin in September 2024 and continue until the position is filled.