| Position ID: | OSU-Theatre,Film,andMedi-APFMA [#25854] |
| Position Title: | Assistant Professor |
| Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
| Position Location: | Columbus, Ohio 43214, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Film and Media Studies |
| Appl Deadline: | (posted 2023/09/21, listed until 2024/03/21) |
| Position Description: |
Film and Media
Studies Department of
Theatre, Film, and Media Arts College of Arts
and Sciences
Position Overview The
Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts is seeking to hire a scholar in
Film and Media Studies for
a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Scholars are encouraged to apply whose
research on the history of film and moving image media focuses on one or more
of the following areas: ecology & climate change, disability,
indigeneity, migration, diaspora, decolonization, or the global south.
This successful applicant will play a role in
supporting a thriving Film Studies major, which has recently been incorporated
into the newly formed Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, situated in a new building that anchors a vibrant
Arts District. The facilities include state-of-the-art performance spaces, two
sound stages, editing suites, a sound lab, and a screening room. The Film
Studies program draws from course offerings across the arts and humanities
and serves students in Moving Image Production (MIP). Duties
include curriculum development; instruction of Film Studies
undergraduate courses from introductory to advanced levels; instruction of
graduate courses serving students in the Graduate Interdisciplinary
Specialization (GIS) in Film Studies; mentoring of undergraduates; and advising
graduate students in related programs. Education and Experience Requirements Required: Ph.D.
in Film Studies or a related field by August 15, 2024. ABDs welcome to apply. Academic achievement and promise of
continued scholarly excellence in candidate’s field of study is expected, as
well as a commitment to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and
to working with a diverse student body and community. Desired: Candidates should demonstrate attentiveness to building a
diverse intellectual community in alignment with Ohio State’s shared values (see below).
How to Apply Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Film-and-Media-Studies_R89526-1.
A competitive application
consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
separate research and teaching statements, and a writing sample.
You will be
presented with the opportunity to attach up to FIVE documents in the
Application Documents section. Please include the following:
You will be asked for names and contact
information for three reference letters at a later date.
Review of applications will begin on November
1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be
directed to Associate Professor Erica Levin, Director of Film Studies, levin.1996@osu.edu.
The College With more than
80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic
heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary
opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and
analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of
knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking
and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.
Department Information The Department of
Theatre, Film and Media Arts is a vibrant, active department dedicated to
the education and training of filmmakers, theatre artists, scholars,
and teachers in an atmosphere conducive to creative scholarship, production and
performance. The department conducts research and creative projects which
contribute to the enrichment of the university and to the fields of theatre,
film and media arts at large.
The
University Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State
Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and
recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for
diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits
packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance
for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options
with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State University’s Shared
Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion
and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university
community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and
courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives,
and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available
in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an
incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is
committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and
retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this
commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty
Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and
prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual
careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or
employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as
well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding
community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and
consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective
faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to
dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our
community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio
State is an NSF
ADVANCE institution and a member
of the Ohio/Western
Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohio’s capital
city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and
diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area
offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational
opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as
well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State
Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry,
color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a
background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post
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