Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Film Production)

202400061F

Assistant Professor

Exempt

Salary commensurate with experience and education.

Full-Time Tenure Track

College of Arts & Media

Dept of Mass Communication

04/29/2024

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38916

Dr. Marcus Funk

Associate Professor
Department of Mass Communication
Sam Houston State University
Box 2207
Huntsville, TX 77341-2207

(936) 294-3553

mfunk@shsu.edu

The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in film and emerging media production. The ideal candidate would be an innovative moving image artist who specializes in experimental/hybrid forms of non-fiction filmmaking, social documentary filmmaking, and emerging media.



Job Duties:
Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in film production, including but not limited to cinematography, directing, editing, screenwriting, and production management. Implement innovative teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning and engagement. Provide constructive feedback to students to support their growth and development as filmmakers.

The candidate must have an M.F.A. in Film Production or related field, or a Ph.D. in a related field in hand by start date.

This posting is for Fall 2024.

The Department of Mass Communication at SHSU serves more than 500 students and is home to BA in Mass Communication (concentrations: Film, Broadcast, Multiplatform Journalism, PR/Advertising), BFA in Film and Television Production, MFA in Digital Media Production, and MA in Digital Media.



To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter detailing the applicant's qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the position and a current CV addressed to Dr. Marcus Funk, College of Arts & Media, Department of Mass Communication at mjf023@shsu.edu.

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