Job Information
University of Utah Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Film Production- Film & Media Arts (UAC) in Incheon, South Korea
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
Department 00080 - Film and Media Arts
City Incheon, South Korea
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin July 1, 2024
Details
The Department of Film & Media Arts seeks to hire an assistant professor (lecturer) of film production to teach on the University of Utah’s Asia Campus ( UAC ) in Incheon, Korea. The successful candidate will have broad experience with multiple facets of film production; a record of ongoing creative work, evidence of which may include professional credits and festival screenings; and experience teaching beginning and intermediate film production and post-production courses at the college level. Additional consideration will be given to applicants with experience teaching introductory courses in film analysis and history.
Film & Media Arts is the largest program on the U’s Asia Campus, with five full-time faculty serving over 150 undergraduate majors. Along with Ghent University, George Mason University, and Stony Brook University ( SUNY ), the University of Utah is one of the founding institutions of the Incheon Global Campus ( IGC ). All UAC students spend three years studying in South Korea and one year studying on the main campus in Salt Lake City. All graduating students at UAC receive a University of Utah degree.
This is a 12-month, non-tenure-track position that requires relocation to South Korea. The appointment will be for the 2024-2025 academic year and is renewable upon review. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must eligible for a work visa for South Korea.
Salary is commensurate with experience. All full-time employees are provided a health benefit plan. Housing is provided for UAC employees with an E-1 or a F-4 Korean Visa. Some personal and professional travel expenses are provided by the UAC .
Required qualifications
M.F.A. or other terminal degree in film production or a related field
Evidence of successful college-level teaching in film production
Ability to teach introductory digital film production and intermediate courses in areas like
cinematography, editing, and sound (production and post-production).
An active record of creative work, evidence of which may include professional credits and
festival exhibitions
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 02/21/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01182CF
Type Faculty