Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies
Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies
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$ 59000 - 64000
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Job Description
St. Olaf College invites applications for a fulltime oneyear position in the Film and Media Studies program at the level of Assistant Professor to begin August 2025 with the possibility of renewal up to three years.
Candidates must be able to teach multiple sections of an introductory course that covers foundational filmmaking audio and editing techniques as well as upperlevel courses that focus on narrative and documentary filmmaking. We are seeking candidates who can both introduce newcomers to the foundations of filmmaking and other forms of media storytelling and who can also teach more focused film and media production courses to advanced students. Must be able to teach intro to film and media studies. Experience teaching firstyear writing is a plus. Candidates who can support our efforts to promote environmental sustainability accessibility and diversity equity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply. The teaching load is 6 courses.
Salary: $59000 $64000
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have experience and interest in teaching film and media production courses and have a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Film or related areas.
About the Program
The Film and Media Studies program serves a diverse group of undergraduates who study film analysis history and theory as well as film and media production. Outside the classroom students develop their knowledge and skills in affiliated clubs such as the St. Olaf Cinematheque and Film Production Society. For more information visit strive to be a campus of welcome where students faculty and staff thrive by bringing their full humanitygender identity sexuality race ethnicity national origin socioeconomic class disability religion spirituality and ageto the Hill each day. Our goal is to generate conversations and processes that over time create greater clarity transparency trust cooperation consensus respect and measurable outcomes. Practices that support this goal include listening cultivating a growth mindset respecting those with different views being informed by data and understanding that the work is ongoing collaborative organic and ever evolving. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Community and Belongingwebpage to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
How to Apply
A complete application includes the following:
Supporting Documents and URLS:
- Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this particular position
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduate transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Two sample syllabi
Review of applications will begin on February 24 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position department or college may be directed to Linda Mokdad Department Chair at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
