Assistant Professor- Cinema Production

The Department of Cinema, Photography, and Media Arts at Ithaca College invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position in cinema production starting August 16, 2012. Primary teaching assignments will be across the range of cinema production courses. Candidates must be able to teach at all skill levels and have a strong creative and pedagogical commitment to teaching introductory through advanced level cinema production classes. Additional teaching responsibilities will include courses in the candidate's areas of expertise. The candidate appointed to this position will teach a full time load typical for this Department and will also act as academic advisor to students and serve on Department, School, and College committees. Reassigned time for specific academic/creative proposals up to one course per year may be available through College faculty development programs. In addition, the Park School of Communications provides substantial support for specific academic/creative proposals under the auspices of the Pendleton Faculty Research and Production Grant program. Qualifications: M.F.A. in filmmaking and a strong record as a practicing filmmaker required. An ideal candidate should: (1) demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness appropriate for an undergraduate cinema program; (2) demonstrate evidence of skills in 16mm and digital motion picture technologies and techniques; (3) possess an ability to work in a program that blends creative exploration and professional study; and (4) demonstrate a commitment to teaching cinema production within the context of cinema as an academic discipline. Filmmakers with expertise in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: non-fiction or fiction filmmaking and HD post-production work flows. The Department of Cinema, Photography, and Media Arts at Ithaca College confers both B.S. and B.F.A. degree programs with a strong commitment to integrating production and critical studies. The Roy H. Park School of Communications is one of four professional schools within the College, and enrolls approximately 1,300 students in the majors of four undergraduate departments (Cinema, Photography, and Media Arts; Television-Radio; Journalism; and Strategic Communication). The Ithaca College Los Angeles Communications Program offers an internship-based full-semester program to junior and senior communication students. The Graduate Studies program offers an M.S. in Communications. Recent grants and bequests from the Park Foundation and the estate of James B. Pendleton, totaling over $27 million, have positioned the Park School as one of the strongest undergraduate communication programs in the nation and created state-of-the-art support facilities in film, video, photography, multi-media and telecommunications. Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 7,000 students, offers a learning experience that combines the best of the liberal arts and professional education. Our new strategic plan IC 20/20 positions us to offer a truly distinct integrative learning experience that allows us to graduate students who are ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age. We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. Nestled in the heart of New York State's scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger's as one of the top 10 places to live in the U.S. To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at www.ithaca.edu. Interested individuals should apply online at www.icjobs.org and attach the requested documents. Questions about the online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274 8000. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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