Job Description
The Reynolds School of Journalism, renowned for national awards in diversity and innovation, invites applications for a creative and collaborative Assistant Professor of Film and Media Production. We seek an individual who will inspire students through teaching, creative work and/or research in film and media production while contributing to the school’s forward-thinking and interdisciplinary initiatives.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in film and media production, focusing on areas such as visual storytelling, documentary filmmaking, media production techniques, digital media innovation, script writing, and related fields. They will also play a pivotal role in shaping our interdisciplinary programs through collaborations with initiatives such as the Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., Project for Visualizing Science, the Noticiero Móvil bilingual news service, the Reynolds Media Lab, and sports media production with the university’s athletic department. Candidates with expertise in editing, cinematography, documentary directing, or culturally inclusive media practices (e.g., Spanish-language media, Indigenous storytelling) are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a tenure-track, nine-month, academic-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Required Qualifications
A terminal degree, e.g., Ph.D., MFA, or ABD.
Professional experience in film and media production is highly valued, along with a creative agenda that advances the field and contributes to interdisciplinary grant opportunities.
Compensation Grade
Assistant Professor
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select (9-month contract) Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement!
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance
- Generous sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Department Information
The Reynolds School has built a reputation for curricular innovation, entrepreneurial learning and a collegial climate for both scholars and practitioners. We operate the Noticiero Móvil bilingual news service, the Center for Advanced Media Studies that supports faculty scholarship, the Reynolds Media Lab production center and the Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., Project for Visualizing Science, an interdisciplinary initiative that reimagines how science is communicated. The NPR-member stations and digital outlets of KUNR Public Radio are part of the Reynolds School. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the mission of the School. Our faculty, staff and students strive to foster an environment that is conducive to exploring, engaging and expressing diverse perspectives and is respectful of diverse identities. To learn more about the Reynolds School, visit journalism.unr.edu
The scenic campuses of the University of Nevada, Reno, a Carnegie Research One institution, are located in Reno and Incline Village, on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. The Reno/Tahoe region is a recreational paradise, chosen by Outside Magazine as one of the nation’s Best Towns, with nearby world-class skiing and snowboarding, hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. The area is home to a burgeoning tech sector, with a vibrant food and arts scene.
Contact Information
Adem Ferati – aferati@unr.edu
ExemptYes
Full-Time Equivalent100.0%
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Please attach the following documents to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for three professional references
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
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HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
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