Posting Details
Posting Details
Business Title | Assistant College Lecturer - Screenwriting & Directing |
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Department | School of Film and Media Arts |
Posting Category | Faculty |
Salary Plan | Faculty - AAUP |
Job Summary | The School of Film & Media Arts at Cleveland State University seeks applications for a full-time, permanent Assistant College Lecturer – Screenwriting & Directing position to begin on August 19, 2024. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is a nationally recognized and student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all. The College Lecturer will teach four courses per semester and engage in service duties as assigned. The ideal candidate possesses professional experience in screenwriting and directing for film and media arts. The ability to teach a wide variety of courses ranging from beginning to advanced level screenwriting, directing performance, directing camera, and project-based film production courses is essential. Located on the top floor of the historic Idea Center building in downtown Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, the School of Film & Media Arts offers B.A. and B.F.A. programs focused on the creation of original cinematic works. The state-of-the-art 36,000 square foot facility includes a 67-seat theatre, two sound stages, a modern and robust equipment cage, and is centered within a thriving filmmaking community. MovieMaker Magazine ranked Cleveland amongst the “Best Places to Live and Work as a MovieMaker, 2023.” |
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Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting | |
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Applicant Instructions | Applications will only be accepted online athttps://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/21800 . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on April 9, 2024 and remain open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received before April 9, 2024. Questions should be directed to Maria Gigante, Search Committee Chair at [email protected] List of documents applicant is required to submit: 1) Cover Letter 2) Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including production list/exhibition record, optioned/produced screenplays ,and client list (when applicable) 3) PDF of Professional Work Samples and/or Reel (with URLs and passwords) 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy 5) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement* 6) Unofficial Transcripts 7) Complete contact information for three references (including name, organizational affiliation, address, e-mail address, and telephone number) *Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving a racially, culturally, and economically diverse student body. Diversity is extremely important to CSU. Explain your experience serving diverse students and how you will make a positive contribution to CSU’s inclusive community. For applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience, note how your work will contribute to CSU’s commitment to diversity and mission as an urban serving university. CSU is an urban university with more than 15,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/ Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information. |
Hiring Range /Pay Rate | Competitive Salary |
Advertising Copy | Assistant College Lecturer – Screenwriting / Directing Job Summary The School of Film & Media Arts at Cleveland State University seeks applications for a full-time, permanent Assistant College Lecturer – Screenwriting & Directing position to begin on August 19, 2024. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is a nationally recognized and student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all. The College Lecturer will teach four courses per semester and engage in service duties as assigned. The ideal candidate possesses professional experience in screenwriting and directing for film and media arts. The ability to teach a wide variety of courses ranging from beginning to advanced level screenwriting, directing performance, directing camera, and project-based film production courses is essential. Located on the top floor of the historic Idea Center building in downtown Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, the School of Film & Media Arts offers B.A. and B.F.A. programs focused on the creation of original cinematic works. The state-of-the-art 36,000 square foot facility includes a 67-seat theatre, two sound stages, a modern and robust equipment cage, and is centered within a thriving filmmaking community. MovieMaker Magazine ranked Cleveland amongst the “Best Places to Live and Work as a MovieMaker, 2023.” Minimum Qualifications · Master’s Degree in Film or a related field in the arts; · 2+ years of college-level teaching experience; · 2+ years of experience in screenwriting and directing in a professional environment; · Ability to contribute through teaching and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community. Preferred Qualifications · Terminal degree in Film or related storytelling field; · 3+ years of professional experience in general film production; · National/international narrative film credits; · Proficiency teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced screenwriting; · Experience teaching directing the actor and/or camera; · Experience teaching collaboration between the director and crew members; · Experience teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced comprehensive film production; · Experience teaching film courses outside of directing and screenwriting · Experience teaching diverse and/or underserved student populations, or diversity in the classroom; · Evidence of success with creating a safe and inclusive environment for learning. Applicant Instructions Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/21800 . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on April 9, 2024 and remain open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received before April 9, 2024. Questions should be directed to Maria Gigante, Search Committee Chair at [email protected] . List of documents applicant is required to submit: 1) Cover Letter 2) Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including production list/exhibition record, optioned/produced screenplays,and client list (when applicable) 3) PDF of Professional Work Samples and/or Reel (with URLs and passwords) 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy 5) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement* 6) Unofficial Transcripts 7) Complete contact information for three references (including name, organizational affiliation, address, e-mail address, and telephone number) *Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving a racially, culturally, and economically diverse student body. Diversity is extremely important to CSU. Explain your experience serving diverse students and how you will make a positive contribution to CSU’s inclusive community. For applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience, note how your work will contribute to CSU’s commitment to diversity and mission as an urban serving university. CSU is an urban university with more than 15,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/ Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information. |
Posted Date | 03/07/2024 |
Close Date/Application Deadline | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Review Begins | 04/09/2024 |
Tentative Start Date | August 19, 2024 |
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