Western Kentucky University
Assistant Professor Broadcasting/Film
Western Kentucky University aspires to be the University of choice for faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping advance academic excellence. True to its spirit, WKU offers an inviting, nurturing, and challenging work environment, which is responsive to the needs of a diverse and ambitious learning community. WKU's main campus is located on a hill overlooking the city of Bowling Green (population est. 60,000), and is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the nation. In addition, WKU serves the communities of Elizabethtown/Fort Knox, Glasgow and Owensboro through its regional campuses. We invite you to consider WKU as a place where your academic and professional dreams can be realized.
The nationally recognized School of Journalism & Broadcasting at Western Kentucky University is seeking a full-time, 9-month, tenure-eligible assistant professor with a terminal degree and experience in narrative film/video production. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following specializations: film directing, cinematography and/or producing as well as skill sets such as photography, video and audio editing and some design that will qualify the candidate to teach core curriculum courses.
The School's reputation for excellence and tradition of success continues to attract outstanding faculty and top students from across the nation. We seek a visual storyteller who is excited to work with our faculty, students and staff to fulfill the School of Journalism & Broadcasting's mission of preparing students for careers in a changing media environment. Employment begins in August 2017.
School of Journalism & Broadcasting students have a long tradition of winning awards in the Hearst, AP and SPJ competitions, and the School features a number of nationally-recognized programs. Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
Responsibilities: In addition to teaching advanced film production electives (directing, cinematography, producing) and film workshop courses (which produce 12-18 six minute films per semester), the successful candidate will also teach core-curriculum courses required of School of Journalism & Broadcasting freshmen. The successful candidate will be required to produce consistent research/creative work necessary to achieve tenure. Other responsibilities include student advising and service to the School and University.
.Qualifications: A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) appropriate to the appointment and a minimum of two years of professional filmmaking experience. Candidates should have some teaching experience in a university or professional setting.
 Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745 - 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.
Materials must be submitted through our electronic talent management system by December 2, 2016, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled. Use this link,http://www.wku.edu/employment/. Select Faculty and Select Assistant Professor/Broadcasting/Film.

  *   Letter of Intent
  *   Curriculum Vita
  *   Unofficial Transcripts
  *   Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date.
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