Film Studies Lecturer

Posting Number: F-0872

College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media

Home Department: School of Communication, Journalism and Media

Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year

Employment Status: Part-Time

Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)

Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty

Position Begin Date: 08/19/2024

Position End Date:

Position Summary:

The School of Communication, Journalism & Media seeks a film studies instructor to cover for a professor on sabbatical in Fall 2024 and then teach courses on an as-needed basis in successive semesters. If the candidate can teach other types of media and communication courses, a full-time appointment may be possible. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in media or film studies. • Previous college teaching experience in film studies courses. • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience teaching in higher education. • Expertise in multiple communication and media areas.

Message to Applicants:

The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media seeks a candidate who shares our commitment to diverse and inclusive perspectives in teaching, scholarship, and service. By leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds, and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo, and create better outcomes for our students and community. Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position. Preference will be given to applicants who apply by July 8, 2024.  Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

The Hiring Committee will send a link to references of candidates invited for interviews requesting confidentional letters of recommendation. Please provide contact information for three references in the online application. 

About the Department:

The School of Communication, Journalism, & Media at Central Michigan University is dedicated to empowering students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today's rapidly evolving media landscape. With a range of programs and courses, we offer hands-on training in communication, journalism, media, and strategic communication.

Our faculty are industry professionals and scholars passionate about mentorship and guiding students toward successful careers in media and communication.

For more information, please visit our http://scjm.cmich.edu/ 

Posting Begins: 06/14/2024

Posting Ends:

Open Until Filled: Yes

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S.