Communications Arts (Video Production) Professor Opening

The Department of Communication Arts

OPEN RANK PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION ARTS (VIDEO PRODUCTION)

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Department of Communication Arts
Full Time. Tenure Track. Start date: August 2024.

POSITION SUMMARY

Full-time, tenure track open rank position beginning August 2024 in the Communication Arts Department to teach undergraduate courses in digital video production and editing, mass media, news, management, and religious media, among other courses as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with significant experience teaching a wide range of digital media courses using a variety of contemporary production and editing tools like AVID Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Creative Cloud programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include video studio lab supervision and advising the FranciscanBeat student news channel. Research and creative work are required. A Ph.D. in the field with prior instruction experience is required, but an MFA with significant professional experience will be considered. Media certification is a plus.

TO APPLY

The successful candidate must fully support and advance the university’s Catholic mission. To apply, please submit:

• a letter of application;
• statement of teaching philosophy and support of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Mission (available at franciscan.edu);
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (including evaluations);
• Curriculum Vitae;
• professional portfolio (including samples of video production);
• official transcripts;
• and three letters of reference

Materials should be addressed to Dr. David Schaefer, Chair, Search Committee, c/o Carrie Libetti, clibetti@franciscan.edu, Academic Affairs, Franciscan University of Steubenville, 1235 University Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952, U.S.A.

Review of complete applications is ongoing until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. For additional information, https://franciscan.edu/human-resources/.