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Department: Creative Media Institute - Req#2012002287
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Cinematography Posting #: 2012002287
  Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Date Position Advertised: October 11, 2012
Salary: Commensurate with education & experience
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are a terminal degree, an MFA in Film Production, degree must be in hand at the time of hire, and at least two years of documented, successful college level teaching experience in the areas of cinematography and directing. 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, providing service to the university and to the profession, academic advising, and an active creative/scholarly program, including pursuing funding opportunities where appropriate. Will serve on department, college and/or university committees; participate in departmental recruitment, retention, and outreach activities; and other duties deemed appropriate.

Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity 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:
Reply to/Deadline: Applications should be submitted in electronic format to:
Tenure Track Search Committee Chair,
Send application to 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 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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