Assistant Professor, Film and Media Production

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Faculty retirement benefits

Noticiero Móvil bilingual news service

Job summary

The Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Film and Media Production. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in film and media production, focusing on visual storytelling, documentary filmmaking, and related fields, and will collaborate across interdisciplinary programs.

The position is tenure-track, nine-month, and supports contributions to initiatives like the Mick Hitchcock Project for Visualizing

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA, or ABD) required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in film and media production.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary programs and initiatives.
• Engage in creative work and/or research in film and media production.

Job description

## Assistant Professor, Film and Media ProductionApply: University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R0153776The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [e-mail].**Job Description**The Reynolds School of Journalism, renowned for national awards in diversity and innovation, invites applications for a creative and collaborative Assistant Professor of Film and Media Production. We seek an individual who will inspire students through teaching, creative work and/or research in film and media production while contributing to the school’s forward-thinking and interdisciplinary initiatives. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in film and media production, focusing on areas such as visual storytelling, documentary filmmaking, media production techniques, digital media innovation, script writing, and related fields. They will also play a pivotal role in shaping our interdisciplinary programs through collaborations with initiatives such as the Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., Project for Visualizing Science, the Noticiero Móvil bilingual news service, the Reynolds Media Lab, and sports media production with the university’s athletic department. Candidates with expertise in editing, cinematography, documentary directing, or culturally inclusive media practices (e.g., Spanish-language media, Indigenous storytelling) are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a tenure-track, nine-month, academic-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. **Required Qualifications**A terminal degree, e.g., Ph.D., MFA, or ABD.Professional experience in film and media production is highly valued, along with a creative agenda that advances the field and contributes to interdisciplinary grant opportunities. **Compensation Grade**Assistant ProfessorTo view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select (9-month contract) Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. **Remarkable Retirement!**Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual \"A\" or \"B\" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. **Perks of working at UNR*** Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance* Generous sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits* E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center* Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders* Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.* Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate* No state income tax! **Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees**The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid **Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program**The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program **Department Information**The Reynolds School has built a reputation for curricular innovation, entrepreneurial learning and a collegial climate for both scholars and practitioners. We operate the Noticiero Móvil bilingual news service, the Center for Advanced Media Studies that supports faculty scholarship, the Reynolds Media Lab production center and the Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., Project for Visualizing Science, an interdisciplinary initiative that reimagines how science is communicated. The NPR-member stations and digital outlets of KUNR Public Radio are part of the Reynolds School. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the mission of the School. Our faculty, staff and students strive to foster an environment that is conducive to exploring, engaging and expressing diverse perspectives and is respectful of diverse identities. To learn more about the Reynolds School, visit journalism.unr.edu The scenic campuses of the University of Nevada, Reno, a Carnegie Research One institution, are located in Reno and Incline Village, on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. The Reno/Tahoe region is a recreational paradise, chosen by Outside Magazine as one of the nation’s Best Towns, with nearby world-class skiing and snowboarding, hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. The area is home to a burgeoning tech sector, with a vibrant food and arts scene. **Contact Information**Adem Ferati - [e-mail]**Exempt**Yes**Full-Time Equivalent**100.0%**Required Attachment(s)**Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [e-mail]. **Please attach the following documents to your application**1) Resume/CV2) Cover Letter3) Contact Information for three professional references