Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Media Arts at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#144040) in Video and Film Production at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate is expected to teach various non-production aspects of the video and film industry, such as media writing, aesthetics, history, student success classes, and our introductory course, Introduction to Media and Entertainment. This position will also be expected to teach in our upcoming MFA in Film and Television course in Fall 2025. Tenure-track positions require emphasis and evidence of high scholarly activity (research and/or creative activity) and university service. The ability to teach in multiple delivery modes, including asynchronous, remote, synchronous, hybrid, and traditional on-ground instruction, is expected.
Required Education
A terminal degree in a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Required Related Experience
Three years of teaching experience in higher education is required.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and research or creative activities statements (as appropriate to the discipline).
NOTE: Applicants must also provide a link(s) to their work samples in the appropriate section on the application. The link(s) must be active and working at the time of application submission and remain so until the search is complete. Special Instruction to ApplicantsFor more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/. If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Allie Sultan at Allie.Sultan@mtsu.edu.