Department: Communication ArtsJob Type: FacultyStatus: ExemptDeadline: Until Filled
Position:
A search is in process to secure a qualified faculty candidate for a vacant position for the Fall of 2025. The appointment is for a full-time, Producer or Director-in-Residence position.
Qualifications:
An MFA in film or television directing or producing is preferred. A commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality is necessary, with faculty innovation and creativity highly valued. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be in harmony and compliance with Faith, Mission and Community Lifestyle Standards.
Institutional Commitment:
Candidates must give evidence of an evangelical Christian commitment and be in harmony with the College’s Statement of Faith and Mission, with preference toward those from a Wesleyan Theological perspective.
Academic Rank:
Director or Producer-in-Residence
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities primarily include teaching directing and producing classes. Other courses could include Media & Society, Film History and Faith, Media & Calling. The position would include advising and mentoring students. The teaching load is 12 hours each semester with optional summer teaching available. May include teaching for undergraduate and graduate classes in-class and possibly online.
Compensation:
Nine-month base compensation is competitive and dependent upon education and experience. Benefits include retirement (TIAA/CREF) and insurance plans.
School of Communication Arts Information:
The School of Communication Arts has roughly 300 students and includes the following majors: Communication, Journalism, Media Communication, Multimedia Design, and Theatre. Graduate degrees include an M.A. in Digital Storytelling and M.F.A.s in Screenwriting and Film & Television Production. There are currently thirteen full-time faculty and four part-time faculty. For more specific information regarding the School of Communication Arts see: www.asbury.edu/comarts.
Inquiry Process:
Email a letter expressing interest in our Christian liberal arts teaching environment, a current curriculum vitae, and a statement describing the current vitality of your personal Christian faith and the theological framework that informs your work to human.resources@asbury.edu