at DEPAUL UNIVERSITY in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Post-Production Finishing (24-25)
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Part-time Faculty Positions
DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.
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Job ID: 129584 Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
College/School: Chicago, IL - Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media Responsibilities:
DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. In 2023, the School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) was ranked 14th in Hollywood Reporter's annual list of the top film schools in the country and has been named by Variety as one of the top film schools in the world.
In SCA, there are currently over 2,000 students enrolled in the BA, BFA, BS, MS and MFA degree programs. The MFA degrees are in Film and Television Directing, Screenwriting, Creative Producing, Documentary and Animation. Production resources include six full sound stages at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, two green screen stages, production studios for motion capture, television, sound, industry standard camera packages, and a 4k digital cinema theater.
DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
The DePaul School of Cinematic Arts is accepting applications for a tenure-eligible position as Assistant Professor of Post-Production Finishing, set to commence in September 2024. We seek an ideal candidate with a comprehensive understanding and the ability to instruct students in diverse workflows and concepts within Post-Production Cinema. We are specifically interested in individuals dedicated to both teaching and service.
Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate Post-Production courses for film and television, serving on school and college level committees, supervising student projects. Continued professional development and creative scholarship in the field is also expected. Required Qualifications:
We strongly encourage applications from candidates possessing not only a detailed knowledge of Post-Production Finishing but also expertise in cinematic distribution, film festival preparation and programming, as well as independent filmmaking, broadcasting and presentation.
The candidate will be able to teach theoretical and practical hands-on courses, will have industry and/or academic experience, and are motivated to work with faculty and students on building the curriculum, leading school-wide initiatives, and/or participating on collaborative projects. We are actively seeking candidates with cultural diversity competency skills that enhance the experience of traditionally underrepresented populations and cultivate a more inclusive... For full info follow application link.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
