Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Television Writing, MFA Program in Television, Film and Theatre
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Location: California State University, Los Angeles
Department of Television, Film and Media Studies
POSITION: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Television Writing, MFA Program in Television, Film and Theatre
STARTING DATE: Fall 2016
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Terminal degree from an accredited institution (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) by September 1, 2016, demonstrated abilities in the field of television writing, and at least five years of professional experience in television. Candidate should have the potential for effective teaching at the University level and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
As a University dedicated to engagement, service and the public good, the successful candidate will be expected to join faculty, staff, students and administrators in a commitment to these purposes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience teaching courses in television writing at the graduate and/or undergraduate level. Experience working in the following areas: writing, producing, development, production, new media, and/or social media. Interest teaching courses in: television and film writing, producing, pitching, television and film development, production, industry studies, global media, and emerging media.
DUTIES: In addition to teaching, duties include student advisement and academic service for the Department of Television, Film and Media Studies, the College of Arts and Letters, and the University.
SALARY: Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Los Angeles is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. Founded in 1947, the University is in the city of Los Angeles, adjacent to the San Gabriel Valley, and has more than 23,000 students who reflect the rich ethnic diversity of the area. The University is a federally recognized Hispanic-serving, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving, and Minority-serving institution. Faculty may have the opportunity to establish affiliate status with other academic programs, including the Honors College and ethnic/area studies.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employmentform. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Send applications and required documentation in pdf format to:
Please note that letters of recommendations can be sent by recommenders as a pdf email attachment, but please ensure that they are sent from the recommender’s institutional email address to ensure authenticity. Scanned unofficial transcripts are acceptable until a request for official transcripts are made.
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The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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