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Assistant Professor - Film & Television Production - 004771

Position Number: 4657805
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Position Type: Communications - Film and Video

Assistant Professor - Film & Television Production - 004771

Western Carolina University

Department: School of Stage & Screen

About WCU: Western Carolina University has been named to the 2022 "Americas Best Employers by State" list by Forbes, ranking 14 out of the top 100 employers in North Carolina. Forbes has also ranked Western Carolina University in the Top 100 of Americas Best Midsize Employers for 2023. Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. WCUs main campus is nestled in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 50 miles west of Asheville. WCU is located just 25 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, one of the nations most spectacular and most visited national parks. The entire region is known for its excellent quality of life and access to outdoor activities.Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, and free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus.

Position Summary: Western Carolina University's School of Stage and Screen seeks an Assistant Professor of Film and Television Production.

This is a 9-month tenure track position. Applicants with considerable professional experience in film and television who have also taught in academic or professional studio settings are strongly preferred. Primary duties include teaching Producing and Screenwriting courses and advising student filmmakers in pre-production, production and post-production.

This position begins August 2024.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications: MFA in Film or other appropriate terminal degree in post film production and/or significant professional production experience. Degree must be from an appropriately accredited institution. Candidates without terminal degree with considerable professional experience at a national or international level and teaching experience in an academic or professional studio setting may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Has considerable professional experience producing for film and/or television Has significant professional experience as a screenwriter Has experience teaching introductory and advanced courses in producing and screenwriting at the University level. Has proficiency in Movie Magic Budgeting software

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: Application must be made online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.Complete application materials must include: current curriculum vita, a list of professional references (include complete contact information), a letter of application addressing requirements of position, copy of graduate transcripts, and documentation of professional credentials as outlined in the job description (other document) For additional information please contact Tory Depew, vepew@wcu.edu.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/25619