Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in The Film & Media Arts

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in The Film & Media Arts
Department for UAC

Details

The Film & Media Arts (FMA) Department within the College of
Fine Arts at the University of Utah seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Film Production on the
University of Utah's Asia Campus.

U Asia Campus (UAC) is part of a multi-university campus in Songdo
City, Incheon, South Korea. The city has a well-established transportation network, including Incheon International Airport, which allows easy travel to international destinations, as well as a convenient subway to Seoul within an hour. U Asia Campus is recognized as a top global education hub in Northeast Asia and around the world, with access to the University of Utah's diverse faculty, staff, and creative academic culture at the Asia Campus. U
Asia Campus hosts several undergraduate programs, including Film and Media Arts, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Games, Communication, Accounting, Information Systems, Psychology, and Urban Ecology. All non-language courses are conducted in
English.

The most recent expansion to the U Asia Campus creates a unique faculty and student experience for multidisciplinary collaboration, technical leadership, teamwork, and creative excellence. As an international intellectual community, U Asia Campus welcomes outstanding global faculty who encourage diverse perspectives, openness, and creative learning and contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to the learning and research environment.
Opportunities are available to collaborate with faculty at the main campus in Salt Lake City and utilize the University of Utah's resources. The position offers growth opportunities for promotion through academic ranks.

Details

The successful candidate will have broad experience with multiple facets of film production; a record of ongoing creative work, evidence of which may include professional credits and festival screenings; and experience teaching beginning and intermediate film production and post-production courses at the college level.
Additional consideration will be given to applicants with experience in the Korean Film Industry.

They will collaborate with other faculty and administration to construct cost-effective strategies for equipment acquisition and media management in an undergraduate film program serving over 130 majors and growing rapidly and participate in service to the UAsia
Global Campus and community.

This is a non-tenure-track position that requires relocation to
South Korea. The appointment will be for 2 years and is renewable upon review. Housing in Korea will be provided to eligible international hires who require visa sponsorship and relocation to
South Korea. Visa sponsorship will be provided, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must be eligible for a work visa in South Korea. Salary is commensurate with experience. All full-time employees are provided a competitive benefit package including health benefit plan and professional travel expenses.

Minimum Qualifications

· Candidates should have a terminal degree in Film Production
(e.g., MFA or PhD) or a related field.

· Have an active record of creative work in Film/Media production and working knowledge of film history and theory.

· Experience of successful college-level teaching in film production.

· Ability to teach introductory film production and intermediate courses in areas like cinematography, editing and sound (production and post-production

Questions about the position may be directed to Tim Palmer at tim.palmer@utah.edu.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Department: 00080 - Film and Media Arts

City: Incheon, South Korea

Track: Non Tenure Track

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN01611CF

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211778

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