Assistant Professor, Full-Time, Tenure-Track - Cinema and Television Arts, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014
Department: Cinema and Television Arts, Electronic Media Management
Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2015 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Rank: Assistant Professor, Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
The University:
Serving more than 38,000 students each year, CSUN is one of the largest universities in the United States. CSUN ranks 10th in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to underrepresented minority students, fifth nationally in awarding master's degrees to Hispanic students and enrolls the largest number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students of any U.S. state university. CSUN's 171 academic programs and engaged centers enjoy international recognition for excellence. CSUN currently partners with more than 100 institutions of higher education in 22 countries around the globe and attracts the largest international student population of any U.S. master's level institution. Situated on a 356-acre park-like setting in the heart of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, the campus features modern educational buildings and world-class LEED Gold-certified performing arts and recreational facilities recognized as among the best in the country. CSUN is a welcoming university that champions accessibility, academic excellence and student success.
CSUN is strongly committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, active learning and diversity. Our values include a respect for all people, building alliances with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and we value the diversity of all of our students and the campus community. CSUN actively encourages qualified candidates to apply who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented students.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, CSUN strives to create a community in which a diverse population can work, teach and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights of each individual. We consider qualified applicants for employment.
Qualifications:
- Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.) from an accredited institution preferred. A candidate without a terminal degree, but with significant, high-level professional achievement in Electronic Media Management or a related field, and an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree may be considered for the position.
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience in media management (programming, audience research, station/network operations, program development, sales) at the university or college level preferred.
- Publication or demonstrated evidence of substantial professional experience in media management - programming, audience research, station/network operations, program development and/or sales - desired.
- Demonstrated experience to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Interest in developing interdisciplinary programs with other units in the University.
- Willingness to participate in the university's commitment to obtaining research and creative activity support from federal, state, corporate, and foundation sponsored programs desired.
At the time of appointment, the successful applicant, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
Responsibilities: Teaching intermediate and advanced courses in media regulations, audience research, media management, sales/marketing, media programming and/or broadcast history. Conduct research and/or professional activity in the field of media management. Advise students and participate in faculty governance. For purposes of reappointment, tenure, and promotion, emphasis will be placed on teaching effectiveness, scholarly and/or professional achievement, and service to the University and community. Faculty are expected to contribute professionally at the state and national levels. Teaching may be assigned in a second area of expertise appropriate to the qualifications of the candidate, including courses in the General Education Curriculum.
Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin October 24, 2014. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline. However, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation to the address below.
In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.
Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Robert Gustafson
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Department of Cinema and Television Arts
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8317
General Information:
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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.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity, (818) 677-2077.
