New Mexico State University

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Department: Creative Media Institute - Req#2012002286
Position Title: Assistant Professor Posting #: 2012002286
  Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Date Position Advertised: October 11, 2012
Salary: Commensurate with education & experience
Qualifications: 9 month Tenure Track Position

Minimum qualifications are a terminal degree, MFA in Film Production , degree must be in hand by time of hire, and at least two years of documented, successful college level teaching experience in the areas of sound design, editing, and production management . Evidence of excellence in teaching and an established program of scholarly/creative film work are required.

Preferred qualifications include experience with a diverse student body similar to that at NMSU, advising experience, and demonstrated experience with outreach and engagement.
Examples of Duties: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate level courses; developing an active creative/scholarly program, including pursuing funding opportunities where appropriate; serving on department, college and/or university committees; participate in departmental recruitment, retention, and outreach activities; advise students; and other duties deemed appropriate.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Nine month faculty- not eligible for annual and sick leave.
Special Conditions: All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check.

NMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minority scholars are especially encouraged to apply.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Applications should be submitted in electronic format to:
Tenure Track Search Committee Chair
Mark Medoff, Senior Fellow
Creative Media Institute for Film & Digital Arts
New Mexico State University, 172C Milton Hall
P.O. Box 30001, MSC 3CMI
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001.

Direct inquiries to 575-646-6139 or mmedoff@nmsu.edu.
A complete application consists of a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) names and contact information of three references, 4) a brief statement of teaching philosophy and approach to creative work/scholarship and 5) evidence of effective teaching. Additional materials may be requested.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2012 and applications received after this date may be considered and continue until the position is filled.

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.

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