Pool - Lecturer

Teach a specifiied number of either undergraduate or graduate courses per semester. Courses may be undergraduate level and may be taught face-to-face, hybrid, or online.

Regular Lecturer Duties

100% - Regular Lecturer Duties:

• 40%-Prepare and present lectures for one or more undergraduate or graduate courses in film and media studies as described in the approved course syllabi.

• 40%-Hold office hours, design and supervise discussion sections, laboratories, assignments and projects, and exams as appropriate to the course.

• 20%-Grade student discussion sections, laboratories, assignments and projects, and exams and/or supervise graders and teaching assistants.

• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Online Lecturer Duties

100% - Online Lecturer Duties:

Teach a specified number of undergraduate or graduate courses per semester.

• Prepare for and attend all class meetings. Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction in asynchronous online course format with occasions for online office hours and/or Q&A sessions. Regular weekly interaction is expected in online courses.

• Provide instruction for course(s). Classes are generally in an 8-week or mini-semester format. Class meetings will generally be asynchronous, but instructional expectations match those of the face-to-face experience.

• Administer assignments, tests, evaluate student work, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades.

• Be available for students involved in classes taught. "Office hours" may include a set time where students can contact the instructor, but must also include expectations for timely responses to student inquiries outside of a set contact time.

• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in resume, and (3) information provided from professional references:

For Teaching at the Undergraduate Level:

1. Earned Master's degree in film and/or media studies or a closely related discipline. OR Bachelor's degree in film or media studies or a closely related field AND five (5) or more years of applied, relevant experience. Exceptions to this requirement are possible but must be approved individually by the applicable College Dean and Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

1. Experience in teaching film/media courses at the college or university level, or comparable professional experience. For instructors in film and media, a distinguished record of production and/or performance in a medium appropriate to the target subject is required. Distinguished is defined as a lengthy and notable or prominent record of artistic and/or academic work in nationally or internationally recognized venues.

1. Native or near native proficiency in English

For Teaching at the Graduate Level:

1. Earned Master's degree in film and/or media studies or a closely related discipline

1. Experience in teaching film/media courses at the college or university level, or comparable professional experience. For instructors in film and media, a distinguished record of production and/or performance in a medium appropriate to the target subject is required. Distinguished is defined as a nationally or internationally recognized venues.

1. Native or near native proficiency in English

1. Earned doctorate in film and/or media studies or a closely related discipline

A complete application will include:

1. A letter of application indicating what position you are applying for in the Cover Letter.
2. A vitae detailing specific subject areas the applicant is qualified to teach and/or develop.
3. The names and contact information (including email) for three professional references.

Review of applications is ongoing and hires will be made as positions become available throughout the academic year.

Deadline/ Review Date: Ongoing
Estimated Start Date: Ongoing