13 Communications, Journalism, Film, TV jobs

Instructor or Lecturer, Department of Communication General Education Program (GEP) The Department of Communication in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a non-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer in the General Education Program (GEP). The anticipated start date is August 8, 2020. Preference:  Evidence of effective teaching in a variety of delivery modes (e.g., face-to-face, online, mixed modes, large lecture, small skills classes, as well as experience integrating service-learning and other high-impact practices into their courses.). The ideal candidate will show evidence of a commitment of teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students, service to the department, university, and profession, and leadership to oversee service assignments for the program. Additionally, we are especially interested in an individual who can contribute through their teaching and service to the diversity and excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. A scholarship of teaching and learning interest is also preferred. Instructional Duties:  Teaching four courses per semester ('4-4') in the general education program (e.g., Fundamentals of Oral communication, Fundamentals of Technical Speaking, Introduction to Communication), as well as other communication courses based on student demand and instructor expertise. Internal Service:  Internal service expectations include appropriate engagement such as student advising, internship supervision, participate in the academic life of the department and school, as well as serve on various committees as appropriate for an instructor or lecturer in the department and school. The Department of Communication is interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to its climate of diversity and inclusion. The school is a student-centered school, with a collegial and friendly faculty and staff. We strive to be a premier academic program known for excellence in education and scholarship. Students are active in internships and organizations on and off-campus. The curriculum emphasizes both applied and theoretical aspects of the field and encourages diversity in all aspects of communication. NSCM offers eleven baccalaureate degrees, as well as three master's degrees and a doctoral degree. For more information about the school and its programs, visit  https://communication.ucf.edu. The Communication Department in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media is within the College of Sciences (COS), which houses most of the university's natural, computational, and social sciences. The college's programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information about the Nicholson School of Communication and Media, visit  https://communication.ucf.edu.  For more information about the College of Sciences, visit  https://sciences.ucf.edu. UCF, located in Orlando, Florida, is classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 69,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 220-degree programs in 13 colleges. UCF is committed to diversity and was designated a Hispanic Servicing Institution in 2019. For more information, visit  https://ucf.edu.

The School of Journalism at the University of Montana is taking applications through January 31 for the fall 2020 T. Anthony Pollner Distinguished Professorship. Applicants for the professorship should have a national reputation in journalism and a keen interest in mentoring aspiring journalists. The successful candidate will teach a course with reporting and writing as its primary focus and work closely with the staff of the student newspaper and website, the Montana Kaimin. The Pollner professor also delivers a public lecture during the semester. Recent Pollner professors have included “Bundyville” podcast producer and freelance reporter Leah Sottile and Tampa Bay Times investigative reporter and author Ben Montgomery. Other Pollner professors include Hank Stuever, television critic at the Washington Post; Chris Jones, a two-time National Magazine Award recipient, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Eli Saslow, Sally Stapleton, Tamara Jones, John Woestendiek and Maurice Possley.  The stipend is $42,000.  

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, located in Winston‐Salem (“The City of the Arts), was the first state‐supported, residential school of its kind in the nation. Established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1963, UNCSA opened in Winston‐Salem in 1965 and became part of the University of North Carolina system in 1972. More than 1,200 students from middle school through graduate school train for careers in the arts in five professional schools: Dance, Design and Production (including a Visual Arts Program), Drama, Filmmaking, and Music. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is the state’s only public arts conservatory, dedicated entirely to the professional training of talent students in the performing, visual and moving image arts. The chancellor, deans, and faculty work with students in a residential setting to create an educational community that is intimate, demanding, and performance-centered. Learning is enriched by access to an academic program responsive to a conservatory curriculum. Founded to be both an education institution and a resource enhancing the cultural life of the state of North Carolina and the Southeast, UNCSA offers numerous public performances, on‐ and off‐campus, as well as community education in the arts. Established in 1993, the School of Filmmaking combines rigorous professional training with unparalleled facilities, equipment and resources – including Foley, ADR, scoring and 5.1 mixing stages, as well as Avid, DaVinci and ProTools suites. The program’s mission is to train talented students for professional careers in the film and television industries and stresses the collaborative nature of filmmaking in a rigorous conservatory atmosphere. The School of Filmmaking’s goal is to produce the “complete” filmmaking – a storyteller of unusual vision who knows how to use and value the components of the filmmaking arts. The School of Filmmaking offers a BFA in Animation, Cinematography, Directing, Editing & Sound Design, Producing, Production Design & Visual Effects, and Screenwriting, and an MFA in Creative Producing, Film Music Composition, and Screenwriting.   Description of Responsibilities and Duties The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is seeking a forward-thinking active professional with expertise in sound for film & television to join our faculty in the School of Filmmaking. The ideal candidate would have experience with all aspects of the production and post-production workflow in sound for film & television. A history of successful professional activity in these areas is essential and experience in higher education teaching is desirable. In addition to the technical expertise involved in the various stages of sound for film & television, successful candidates would convey a passion for storytelling and the role of sound in the storytelling process. Familiarity with digital games and immersive entertainment is a plus. Active and sustained involvement in professional growth, service, and creative activities beyond the university is required to obtain rank promotion, as is excellence in teaching and participation in school governance.   Core Responsibilities: Teach courses in sound design at the School of Filmmaking Supervise students working on sound for student films Serve as an advisor and mentor to students in the School of Filmmaking Participate in departmental committee work Recruit and interview prospective students Participate in curriculum planning and innovation Other tasks as assigned by the Dean of the School of Filmmaking

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, located in Winston‐Salem (“The City of the Arts”), was the first state‐supported, residential school of its kind in the nation. Established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1963, UNCSA opened in Winston‐Salem in 1965 and became part of the University of North Carolina system in 1972. More than 1,200 students from middle school through graduate school train for careers in the arts. The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is dedicated entirely to the professional training of talented students in the performing, visual and moving image arts. The chancellor, deans, and faculty work with students in a residential setting to create an educational community that is intimate, demanding, and performance‐centered. Learning is enriched by access to an academic program responsive to a conservatory curriculum. Founded to be both an educational institution and a resource enhancing the cultural life of the state of North Carolina and the Southeast, UNCSA offers numerous public performances, on‐ and off‐campus, as well as community education in the arts. Established in 1993, the School of Filmmaking combines rigorous professional training with unparalleled facilities, equipment and resources. The program’s mission is to train talented students for professional careers in the film and television industries and stresses the collaborative nature of filmmaking in a rigorous conservatory atmosphere. The School of Filmmaking’s goal is to produce the “complete” filmmaker – a storyteller of unusual vision who knows how to use and value the components of the filmmaking arts. The School of Filmmaking offers a BFA in Animation, Cinematography, Directing, Picture Editing & Sound Design, Producing, Production Design & Visual Effects, and Screenwriting, and an MFA in Creative Producing, Film Music Composition, and Screenwriting. UNCSA is the sole arts conservatory among the seventeen campuses affiliated with the UNC system, and offers majors in Dance, Design & Production, Drama, Filmmaking, and Music. UNCSA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive artistic and educational community, welcoming and supportive of faculty and staff from all racial, ethnic, economic, religious, gender, and gender‐identity backgrounds. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and interests align with this commitment. The School of Filmmaking is seeking innovative, versatile educators interested in teaching students immersed in an interactive process using state of the art facilities and equipment, and where their professional experience informs their instruction and enables them to create content from their first year forward.   Description of Responsibilities and Duties : The Assistant/Associate Professor of Screenwriting’s primary responsibility is to teach multiple undergraduate screenwriting courses including, but not limited to FUNDAMENTALS OF SCREENWRITING I and II, SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP I and II, INTERMEDIARY and ADVANCED SCREENWRITING CLASSES on topics such as Genre Studies, Adaptation, Research, Writing for Television, and Career Preparation. Faculty also actively advise first and second year students as they begin to gravitate to their chosen disciplines, and mentor students in the third and fourth years who have already been accepted into the Screenwriting discipline. Faculty at UNCSA are also expected to engage in activities that are typical in an academic setting, such as advising and supervising students outside the classroom, attending faculty and production meetings, participating in service activities such as faculty governance and admissions, inviting guest artists to campus for workshops and presentations, and helping to develop new courses, programs, curricula, and methods of instruction.

The School of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) seeks to fill a full‐time faculty position in cinema studies beginning August 2020. UNCSA is the sole arts conservatory among the seventeen campuses affiliated with the UNC system, and offers majors in Dance, Design & Production, Drama, Filmmaking, and Music. UNCSA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive artistic and educational community, welcoming and supportive of faculty and staff from all racial, ethnic, economic, religious, gender, and gender‐identity backgrounds. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and interests align with this commitment. At the School of Filmmaking, our undergraduate and graduate programs are geared towards educating aspiring professionals in film and television via curricula that emphasize practical hands‐on training complemented by the study of these media as works of art, cultural forms, and industrial practice. We offer BFA concentrations in animation, cinematography, directing, picture editing & sound design, producing, production design, and screenwriting; we offer MFA concentrations in creative producing, film music composition, and screenwriting as well. Our cinema studies courses, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, are always designed with an eye towards making the subject matter relevant to creative practice. All of our BFA students in the School of Filmmaking are required to take four cinema studies courses: “The Short Film,” “American Film History,” “Classics of World Cinema,” and at least one more cinema studies elective of their own choosing. Elective topics include, but are not limited to, international animation, film ethics, film noir, race & image in American cinema, visual nonfiction, comparative directors, and courses on various film movements or genres. All of our MFA students are required to take “International Film History,” but may take additional cinema studies electives if they so choose. We are therefore looking for candidates who not only have a strong knowledge‐base in film history (live‐action, animation, American, and international), but who can also demonstrate skills in the analysis of effective storytelling, whether in short‐form or feature‐length fiction or nonfiction film and television. Candidates may refer to UNCSA’s Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins to view our current curriculum models, which link to our course descriptions: https://www.uncsa.edu/bulletin/current/undergraduate/fm/index.aspx https://www.uncsa.edu/bulletin/current/graduate/fm/index.aspx   Description of Responsibilities and Duties : Faculty in the School of Filmmaking are expected to demonstrate engaged and sustained involvement in three areas: teaching (in the classroom and via advising/mentorship), service (committee work within the Film School, to UNCSA, and to the profession), and creative activity/research. For detailed information on these expectations, please refer to the information available on the Faculty Evaluations page of the UNCSA website: https://www.uncsa.edu/mysa/faculty-staff/faculty-resources/faculty-affairs/faculty-evaluations/index.aspx   Faculty must abide by all policies and duties associated with a full‐time appointment as described in the UNCSA Faculty Manual: https://www.uncsa.edu/mysa/faculty-staff/faculty-resources/faculty_docs/faculty-manual.pdf

Company Description: The American University in Cairo (AUC) has a rich legacy that dates back 100 years. Founded in 1919 as an English-language university based on high standards of conduct and scholarship, AUC remains a vibrant institution that contributes to the intellectual growth, discipline and character of the future leaders of Egypt and the region. AUC emphasizes a liberal arts education, with all undergraduate students studying a common set of courses in the humanities and the natural and social sciences as part of the University's Core Curriculum. Ranked as one of the top 30 best universities in the Arab region by U.S. News and World Report, AUC is proud to have programs in the arts and humanities; business, management, and accounting; and social sciences that rank in the top ten in the region. Located in one of the most interesting and important cities in the world - at the nexus of Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe, and at the center of events of the Arab world - AUC's academic programs draw on the city of Cairo as an extension of the classroom, integrating it into the curriculum and allowing students to be actively engaged in the society and world around them. As a chartered and accredited university in the United States and Egypt, AUC creates opportunities for diverse students, serves as the fountainhead of arts and culture, and further advances a global exchange that brings the world to Egypt and Egypt to the world.   Job Description: The Film Program in the Department of the Arts at the American University in Cairo seeks an open position (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) of Film for a four-year fixed-term, with rank determined by the candidate's qualifications. The position begins in the Fall of 2020. The successful candidate will have a specialization and experience in filmmaking with specific expertise and experience in digital cinematography. In addition to teaching courses in cinematography, responsibilities include teaching undergraduate foundational production courses, and at least two courses in the following areas of filmmaking: digital editing, directing for film, and supervising senior film student projects. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the required full-time teaching load of three courses per semester, continue their creative professional work, and provide service to the university.  

Adjunct Faculty positions are Part-Time positions filled on an as-needed basis. McLennan Community College is accepting applications for the following disciplines: ARTS & SCIENCES THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES REQUIRE A MASTER'S DEGREE WITH AT LEAST 18 HOURS IN THE FIELD TO BE TAUGHT. Anthropology Biology Chemistry Communication Studies (Speech) English French Geography German Government History Librarians Math Philosophy Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES REQUIRE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH A MAJOR OR MINOR IN THE DISCIPLINE TAUGHT OR IN A CLOSELY RELATED AREA. Integrated Reading & Writing Development: INSTRUCTORS NEEDED WITH AVAILABILITY DURING WORK WEEK, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 5:00 PM. HEALTH PROFESSIONS Associate Degree Nursing Clinical Instructor: Minimum Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, three years' experience in a clinical setting, and a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas. A Master's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor: Minimum Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED. Licensed Vocational Nurse with current Texas License, one year of nursing experience in a nursing home. Medical Assisting Instructor: Minimum requirements include an AAS degree in Medical Assisting (Bachelor's Degree in health related field preferred), and 2 years' experience in a clinical setting (administrative experience preferred). Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA): Associate's Degree is required. Must be currently Texas Licensed OTA with previous employment as a Licensed OTA with 2 years clinical experience. Will also accept an OT with a Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of previous employment experience, as well as current Texas licensure as an OT. Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA): Associate Degree is required. Must be currently licensed in Texas as PTA, with 1 year of clinical experience. Surgical Technology Clinical Instructor: Minimum Requirements include possession of the CST credential in the field of Surgical Technology, and two years' experience. Experience may be in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or any combination of both, within the last five years. WORKFORCE EDUCATION Computer Information Systems: Master's Degree in Computer Information Systems or related field is required when instructing transferrable courses. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or MIS accepted when teaching other CIS courses. Must have a minimum of three years professional work experience in the field. Interpreter Training: Master's Degree in appropriate field is required when instructing transferrable courses, and Bachelor's Degree is required for other Interpreter Training Courses. Certification: Board for the Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Advanced, Level III, Level III-i, or the equivalent. Three years of recent work experience in the field of interpreting and/or training interpreters. Mental Health/Social Work: Master's Degree in a Social Work or related area from an accredited college or university. Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker and/or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and have three years of recent work experience in the field of mental health and/or social services or related areas. Hospitality Instructor: Associate's Degree in Hospitality is required. Must have a minimum of three years professional work experience in the field. SALARY For all 3 semester hour courses, which ordinarily meet 3 lecture hours per week in a long semester (3.00 load hours), salaries range between $2,154 and $2,961 depending on the instructor's degree. All other salaries are based on MCC's Summer School and Part-Time salary schedule http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual Click for Faculty Schedule. Credit is not given for experience.   QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: A completed MCC Application for Employment form (Go to www.mclennan.edu/employment to download the employment application.) Resume/Vita Photocopies of College Transcripts *NOTE: : For the purpose of the application process, Official or Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Unofficial transcripts must be verifiable by either a College Seal or URL web address. If you are selected for the position Official Transcripts will be required at that time. Human Resources will forward your application materials to the departments(s) for which you are applying. After review of your qualifications/experience, the department will contact you directly if your credentials meet departmental requirements. Separate application materials are required for each position for which you are applying. *NOTE: this is a security Sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position. For application information, contact the Human Resources Office at 1400 College Dr., Waco, TX 76708, Telephone 254.299.8611, E-mail MCCJobs@mclennan.edu MCC provides equal opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual/docs/E-XXXIV.pdf When inquiring or applying for this job opening, please also reference AcademicCareers.com Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at McLennan Community College and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com

The College of Motion Picture Arts at Florida State University invites applications for a full-time visiting position at the rank of Teaching Faculty I. This is a non-tenure-earning position, responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate students.  The successful candidate will be able to develop curricula and teach courses in sound field-recording, and sound design & mixing with a commercial narrative approach. Typical responsibilities include: teaching 1-2 courses per semester; mentoring and advising students; and contributing to curriculum/program development, including serving on committees, researching industry trends, and advising on classroom facilities, tools, and technology. This is a full-time appointment with benefits. The anticipated start date is Summer 2020. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The College has a supportive, collegial faculty, a curriculum that strongly values excellence and a robust support system. For more information about the position or the application process, please contact Linda Hensley at lhensley@fsu.edu or (850) 644-8747.   FSU Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Florida State University, we recognize that every competitive advantage begins with people. By valuing, celebrating and leveraging the differences and similarities of our students, faculty and staff, we inspire an environment of innovation and passion - one that enables us to create a teaching, research and service environment that better reflects the needs of our students, faculty, staff, customers, constituents, communities and other key stakeholders. Diversity and Inclusion have long been a part of the operating philosophy at the University. In the context of the workplace, valuing diversity means creating a workplace that respects and includes differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals with many types of differences can make, and creates a work environment that maximizes the potential of all employees. As a concept, it focuses on a broader set of qualities than race and gender. Inclusion is a practice of ensuring that people in an organization feel they belong, are engaged and are connected through their work to the goals and objectives of the organization. The Florida State University subscribes to Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action and pluralism, and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All eligible candidates are, therefore, invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate.  FSU is a public records agency pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Position Title: Assistant Producer - Pos. # 10014756 (Req. # STA00) Position Summary: Multi-Media Services. The Assistant Producer assists with setups, operations, and take downs, of all broadcast equipment for ESPN3, ESPN Plus and App Vision Video Streams and broadcasts and develops broadcast packages. Essential Functions Produces, edits and creates highlights for all sports. Performs basic video and audio engineering. Serves as primary camera operator. Manages and oversees usage of equipment. Oversees, directs and advises student employees on various positions during shows. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco Free Campus. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree; two or more years of related work experience; effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment Salary Range: $30,900 - $37,474.60 Application Deadline: TBD TO APPLY: Please visit the Georgia Southern University employment website and complete the application process at https://georgiasouthern.edu/jobs The application process must be completed by the deadline to be considered. Georgia is an open records state. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-5468. Georgia Southern University is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veteran employer. Location of Position Main Campus - Statesboro Armstrong Campus - Savannah Liberty Center - Hinesville Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2bbcaa564d77704fb23bba345e57b1d6