Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Digital Media Production
Queens University of Charlotte invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Communication specializing in Digital Media Production. This is a full-time, nine month tenure track position beginning August 2013 reporting to the Dean of the Knight School of Communication.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Ideal candidates will cross media platforms and demonstrate knowledge of, research/creative interest, and teaching proficiency in digital video production, interactive media, serious game design, and mobile application development. The School’s emerging undergraduate degree in
Journalism and Digital Media includes courses in journalism, digital media production, media studies and criticism, and studies and practices in multimedia, with a focus on community engagement. We are looking for applicants engaged with cross-platform storytelling and information flow, and committed to using digital technologies to civically engaged ends.
Applicants must possess a high degree of technical competency to participate in partnerships with science, art, journalism and media industries. MFA or PHD required. Preference will go to candidates with an active exhibition history and significant practical experience in an active production environment. Candidates with the MS only will be considered for a non-tenure track appointment. Prior undergraduate-level teaching experience and a commitment to teaching excellence are required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include:
• Teaching undergraduate classes in digital media production
• Research/creative work is required for tenure
• Service to the school, university and community
Application Process:
Qualified candidates should submit via email to academicjobs@queens.edu all of the following in (.doc) or (.pdf) format: (1) a letter of interest, (2) a current curriculum vitae, (3) three letters of reference, (4) teaching philosophy (1 page), and (5) links to web-based portfolio of personal work and student work.
Be sure to include “REF: KSC-DMP” and YOUR NAME in your email Subject Line.
(Example: REF: KSC-DMP, Sean Smith)
The review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until a successful candidate is selected. Due to limited staff resources, phone calls will not be accepted or returned and only candidates who best match requirements of the job will be contacted.
ABOUT QUEENS
Queens University of Charlotte is a private, co-educational, Presbyterian affiliated comprehensive university located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, and is consistently ranked in the top tier of Southern Regional Masters Universities. The university has over 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students. The Knight School of Communication offers both undergraduate majors and graduate degree programs, as well as community programming. Additional information about Queens University of Charlotte may be found at www.queens.edu/Queens-Overview
Queens University of Charlotte values campus diversity and demonstrates this in campus initiatives; we particularly encourage members of historically under-represented groups to apply. Queens is completely and firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs. Any applicant for employment who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Director of Human Resources (704-337-2297 or hr@queens.edu).
Benefits
Queens offers medical (a PPO or a high deductible option with Health Savings Account) and dental insurance, domestic partner benefits, defined contribution retirement plan & supplemental retirement plan, paid holidays, tuition remission, Queens-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, qualified transportation expense), long-term disability leave, FMLA leave, reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall, and employee assistance program (EAP).