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Filmmaker/Documentary Expression Assistant Professor

DESCRIPTION: The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) and the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Michigan State University seek a dynamic filmmaker for a joint appointment in documentary expression. The successful candidate will contribute to an emerging interdisciplinary effort that includes film, writing, photography, audio/video, and broadcasting, with a special emphasis on global studies. Candidates with production experience in a variety of documentary forms and grounding in theoretical and historical aspects of documentary are most desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop a range of courses in these areas.  The position is a tenure-system, nine-month appointment beginning August 16, 2009.  Visit http://www.cal.msu.edu/GSdoc.php for details.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Terminal degree or nationally recognized work in the field of documentary expression. A second language is preferable.

APPLICATIONS:  Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2008, and continue until the position has been filled. Send a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, two samples of production and/or scholarly work, and three letters of recommendation to Karin A. Wurst, Dean, College of Arts and Letters, 320 Linton Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI  48824-1044. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.      

 

 


Contact Information

  • Public Humanities Collaborative
  • 119 Morrill Hall • Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI 48824
  • Phone: 517.432.3910 • Fax: 517.355.0159 • E-mail: phc at msu.edu