Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Number
F059P
Job Title
Associate Professor of Film (Associate Professor 10, NS-A5)
Application Deadline
11/01/2024
Department
School of Film and Media Studies
FT - PT
Full Time
Part-time %
Minimum Salary
$70,000 (+ $3,400 location pay)
Maximum Salary
$80,000 (+ $3,400 location pay)
Description
The School of Film and Media Studies at Purchase College seeks applications for an Associate Professor of Film in tenure track line beginning Fall 2025. Salary commensurate with experience.
Created over fifty years ago, the Film BFA at Purchase College is an intensive program requiring a high level of commitment and focus from its students. The Film Conservatory houses an array of professional equipment, soundstages and facilities including a state-of-the-art Center for Media, Film and Theater building. Students are required to take classes in screenwriting, editing, cinematography, film production and cinema studies; immerse themselves in yearlong courses in directing both narrative and documentary films; and annually present their work to be promoted to the next level. The Conservatory prides itself in fostering uniquely creative voices in its graduates, whose work has been recognized with Emmys, Oscars and awards at major film festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, Cannes and Toronto.
The successful candidate will assume a primary leadership role in shaping the future of the Film Conservatory. Responsibilities include teaching 6 classes and service obligations: advising, admissions consultation, and end of year student reviews. Additional responsibilities include securing industry guests for student colloquiums, and media and donor outreach.
Created over fifty years ago, the Film BFA at Purchase College is an intensive program requiring a high level of commitment and focus from its students. The Film Conservatory houses an array of professional equipment, soundstages and facilities including a state-of-the-art Center for Media, Film and Theater building. Students are required to take classes in screenwriting, editing, cinematography, film production and cinema studies; immerse themselves in yearlong courses in directing both narrative and documentary films; and annually present their work to be promoted to the next level. The Conservatory prides itself in fostering uniquely creative voices in its graduates, whose work has been recognized with Emmys, Oscars and awards at major film festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, Cannes and Toronto.
The successful candidate will assume a primary leadership role in shaping the future of the Film Conservatory. Responsibilities include teaching 6 classes and service obligations: advising, admissions consultation, and end of year student reviews. Additional responsibilities include securing industry guests for student colloquiums, and media and donor outreach.
Qualifications
The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to student learning, success, liberal education and have shown considerable administrative experience within a similar type of conservatory program. The BFA Film faculty is comprised of artists, filmmakers and scholars actively working in their respective fields. Therefore, the ideal candidate will also have recognized professional credits directing fiction or nonfiction feature film and/or television as well as expertise in related disciplines such as screenwriting, cinematography, editing, or producing. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence in higher education and who have an MFA and/or other terminal degree in a media-related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience. A history of film festival participation and/or awards is relevant.
To apply for the position, please visit our Purchase College Job Vacancy website at Purchase College Job Vacancy website and complete an online application. Attach the following documents by October 30, 2024: (1) cover letter describing strengths relative to the responsibilities and qualifications cited above; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) two or more examples of professional work, for example, screenplays and/or links to films; (4) Student evaluations or other proof of teaching ability; (5) A one page statement of teaching philosophy; (6) sample syllabi; (7) a list of three references with contact information.
To apply for the position, please visit our Purchase College Job Vacancy website at Purchase College Job Vacancy website and complete an online application. Attach the following documents by October 30, 2024: (1) cover letter describing strengths relative to the responsibilities and qualifications cited above; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) two or more examples of professional work, for example, screenplays and/or links to films; (4) Student evaluations or other proof of teaching ability; (5) A one page statement of teaching philosophy; (6) sample syllabi; (7) a list of three references with contact information.
Special Note
Benefits -
- Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY’s Benefit Summaries website.
- Purchase College is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Access to the NAEYC-accredited, on-campus child care at The Children’s Center.
- Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.
- Other benefits include business-casual dress and an opportunity to telecommute. For detailed information on some of the College’s employee benefits, visit the College’s Human Resources/Benefits website.
Nondiscrimination Policy – Purchase College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the Purchase community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. To view the entire policy, please visit the following website: Purchase College Human Resources Policies and Procedures website.
Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Purchase College is an AA/EEO employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University’s current campus security policies. Purchase College’s Annual Security Report is available at Purchase College NYS University Police Website.
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Date to be Filled
09/01/2025
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