Job Description:

The Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications invites applications for a temporary, full time, 9-month teaching position in Screen Studies, beginning on August 16, 2024. The successful candidate will teach six courses (24 credits). This includes assigned classes at the undergraduate level in the following areas: an introductory course in film aesthetics and analysis and survey courses in American film history and classical and contemporary film theories, with some opportunities for additional courses depending on enrollment, curricular, and institutional needs.

Qualifications:

A PhD in screen studies or closely related field (ABD accepted) is required.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/. They should submit 1) a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications for the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, including three professional references (ideally one or more of which can speak to the candidate’s teaching ability). Review of applications will begin May 31, 2024. However, applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Ithaca College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200 United. Full time bargaining unit employees are all limited term faculty teaching term appointments on a full-time non-tenured and non-tenure track basis employed by Ithaca College at its Ithaca, New York campus. Information about the Union can be found here: https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/contingent-faculty-union. Successful candidates will be required to meet with union leadership prior to their first day.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate:

$61,000

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu