ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - SCREEN STUDIES
Ithaca College

Job Info

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The Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor appointment in Screen Studies beginning Fall 2025 in Ithaca, NY. This position joins the Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies (MASS) with 40+ full-time faculty dedicated to teaching and scholarly excellence who offer 4 degree programs for nearly 1000 majors, along with 5 minors. The Park School is housed in a state-of-the-art facility with a $5M inventory of film and digital media portable equipment, multiple studio spaces, and cutting-edge technologies including an LED surround wall for virtual production.

Primary teaching responsibilities of this position include courses in film aesthetics and analysis, American film history, classical and contemporary film theory, and documentary, with opportunities for developing additional courses depending on enrollment, curricular, and institutional needs. Candidates with a particular interest in international/transnational/multicultural cinemas and/or race/postcolonial/decolonized screen studies are preferred. 

In addition to the expectation of scholarship, the successful candidate will teach a full course load per academic year, act as an academic advisor for students, and serve on Department, School, and College committees. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population, and that reflect a commitment to encouraging success in all students.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in screen studies or related field is required; ABD candidates who will have successfully defended by the time of appointment are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/,  search for and select this position, and attach a CV, cover letter, and a list with the names of three references. To ensure full consideration, a completed application should be received by November 4, 2024.

Questions about the online application can be directed to the Ithaca College Office of Human Resources at humanresources@ithaca.edu, 607-274-8000.  

Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.

Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

Hiring Range:  $61,000 - $63,500, dependent on discipline, qualifications and experience.

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:
    * Healthcare including vision and dental
    * Generous Paid Time Off Policies
    * 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution 
    * EAP
    * Flexible Work Plans
    * Educational Benefits
    * Career-Enhancing Trainings
    * For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check. 

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