Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Of Acting, BFA In Acting For Film, Television, Voice-Overs, And Com

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The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University, and located on the University's campus in lower Manhattan, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Acting (tenure-track) in the BFA in Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs, and Commercials (FTVC) program. The position reports directly to the Chair of the Acting for Film, Television, Voice-overs, and Commercials and BFA Acting programs who, with the Dean of Sands College, oversee all Sands programs. All faculty are expected to collaborate with the other Sands College programs and production staff. The position includes, but isn't limited to, teaching, administration, departmental service, directing/producing projects within the program, and other tasks as assigned by the Chair and/or Dean. Principal Duties and Responsibilities, in collaboration with the Chair:

• Teach major courses within the FTVC program

• Recruitment

• Curriculum oversight and execution

• Student mentoring

• Facilitation of faculty assignments

• Mentoring of faculty

• Outreach to industry/guest artists

Teaching load is 24 credits, to be taught during the academic year (September to May). Tenure-track faculty receive 6 credits of release each year to work on their scholarship. Service is an expected part of the annual workload. There is also the potential for shared program administrative duties.

The ideal candidate is not only an excellent acting teacher, but can offer technical proficiency in one of the aspects of film such as editing, sound, camera op., or similar.

The ideal candidate is also innovative, inspiring, and committed to Pace's motto of Opportunitas, with experience in anti-racist teaching, mentoring, and administration as a color-conscious leader who promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and theater.

Sands College is committed to increasing te diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity and consent culture are encouraged to address their experiences in these areas. administration as a color-conscious leader who promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and theater.

This position is in person at the New York City Campus in lower Manhattan.

Qualifications:

• MFA (or terminal degree) in a relevant field

• Experience teaching at the professional studio/theater and/or university level.

• Extensive professional experience in the on-camera and microphone mediums, whether in front of the camera, behind the camera, in the casting and/or editing room, or in production.

This position offers a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary.