Re: MassArt Film/Video Dept Job Announcement FILM POSITION

From: Ericka Beckman (email suppressed)
Date: Mon Nov 06 2006 - 17:35:12 PST


Hi Adam,
We are required to post the 2 ads on the bulletin board in the film area so
RPS and other adjunct can see them. Thanks, E

On 11/6/06 7:32 PM, "Adam Savje" <email suppressed> wrote:

> Hello All, Below is a job description. Direct all questions to the Human
> resources department below. I will not respond to any questions sent to my
> email. Thanks Adam
>
> Film/Video Search
> Filmmaker Job Description 2007
>
> POSITION SUMMARY:
> Assistant/Associate Professor: Filmmaker
>
> Massachusetts College of Art seeks an innovative filmmaker for a full-time
> tenure-track position in the Film/Video Major of the Media and Performing Arts
> Department, starting September 2007.
>
> Massachusetts College of Art is the only public college of art and design in
> the US.
> In the Film/Video Major, students pursue personal productions in film, video
> and sound. Our curriculum is focused on the student finding his/her
> individual voice and providing the foundation skills to carry out that vision.
> We encourage students to experiment and balance conceptual and technical
> proficiencies with a critical understanding of media history and practice.
>
> The candidate must be a filmmaker whose work displays an experimental,
> non-conventional approach to film production, whether that is fiction or
> non-fiction film. The candidate must possess a solid background in 16mm film
> and be able to teach all aspects of digital film production. A knowledge and
> proficiency in the areas of analogue and digital post-production is essential.
> Knowledge of the Avid editing system is helpful but not essential.
>
> A full-time teaching load at Massachusetts College of Art is twelve (12)
> credit hours or three courses per semester. Full-time responsibilities also
> include participating in departmental meetings, student advising, student
> review boards and College-wide committees. In addition, the successful
> candidate must be able to work with other members in the faculty on curriculum
> development and revisions.
>
> Required:
> - An active record of professional achievement as demonstrated by the
> following: filmography, screenings, exhibitions, professional practice,
> publications, grants or other scholarship.
> - MFA or professional equivalent.
> At the associate rank, 6 years of full-time teaching, three of which are at
> the college level are required
> At the assistant rank, three years of full or part-time teaching experience is
> required
>
> Priority application date is December 10th 2006
>
> Applicants should send the following:
> - Letter of intent
> - Curriculum vitae
> - Personal statement of educational philosophy
> - Artist statement
> -List of technical proficiencies.
>
> No electronic submissions will be accepted.
>
> Please do not send any additional materials at this time. The Chair of the
> Search Committee will contact finalists to submit supporting materials and
> letters of reference.
>
> All inquiries and application materials should be directed to:
>
> Film Search Committee
> Massachusetts College of Art
> Human Resources
> 621 Huntington Avenue
> Boston, Ma 02115
>
> The Massachusetts College of Art is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
> employer. Members of underrepresented groups and those committed to working in
> a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________________________ For info on
> FrameWorks, contact Pip Chodorov at <email suppressed>.
>
>

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For info on FrameWorks, contact Pip Chodorov at <email suppressed>.