Assistant Professor of Film and Electronic Arts (Production Management) 2594

Recruitment Number: 2594

Position: Assistant Professor of Film and Electronic Arts (Production Management)

Effective Date: August 17, 2020 (Fall Semester)

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

 

Required Qualifications:

  • MFA in Film and Television Production or film-related discipline
  • Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of degree by August 1, 2020
  • Evidence of active creative record and professional production management/ producing credits as demonstrated by CV and portfolio of work
  • Demonstrated ability to teach film/TV production management and related courses at a college-level
  • Demonstrated experience in utilizing current production management/producing techniques, software, and technology
  • Demonstrates knowledge and use of best industry practices and approaches toward inclusive hiring and ecological sustainability
  • Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Record of at least five years of professional production management experience in narrative, documentary, diverse media, and/or broadcast production projects
  • Experience in the development of production management/ producing curriculum 
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies, diverse media, and best inclusive industry practices related to pre-through post-production and delivery workflows
  • Ability to foster partnerships with professional or academic community-based clients
  • Record of active engagement with industry and professional organizations
  • Ability to serve as a mentor and professional liaison for students
  • Broad knowledge of film history and theory

Duties:

  • Teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate courses in production management/ producing in addition to courses in production related areas
  • Engage in outreach, student mentoring, and involvement in student activities
  • Assist in identifying and recruiting part-time faculty
  • Act as program liaison with professionals in the field
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and support inclusive and forward thinking curricular, international and community-based partnership learning programs
  • Develop and maintain ongoing research, scholarly, and creative activities
  • Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, first generation college students, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions.  CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
 

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:

https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf.

How to Apply - Required Documentation:

  • An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: /EquityDiversityStatement
  • Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
  • CV (including current email address)
  • Name, title and contact information for three current references
  • Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
  • Documentation of employing inclusive practices in professional and/or educational production management/ producing work
  • Evidence of production management/producing work including a reel of projects worked on.  Maximum reel length:15 minutes, uploaded to a website such as Vimeo or YouTube. The applicant should submit a printed index of no more than two pages providing the reel’s website address and the following information for each work: title and year of production; name of production and distribution company; name of director; applicant’s credit or contribution to the work; and a brief description of the work (such as genre and logline).
  • Finalists will also be required to submit the following:
  1. A signed SC-1 form,
  2. Three current letters of recommendation independently provided by references, and
  3. An official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

California State University, Long Beach
Department of Film and Electronic Arts
Attn: Donna Thomas
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-2801

(562) 985-5404 or donna.thomas@csulb.edu

Application Deadline:

Review of applications to begin October 30, 2019

Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)

Employment Requirements:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.