Faculty job opportunity
Faculty Associate for the Narrative and Emerging Media Program - Los Angeles
The Narrative and Emerging Media (NEM) Program at the Arizona State University’s California Center invites applications for Faculty Associates to teach in-person, graduate-level courses within the NEM program. These positions are one semester appointments, part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Faculty Associate course load is one to two classes per semester at $4000 per credit. Teaching duties include: preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes). The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Individuals hired as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country and is located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises the Schools of Art; Arts, Media and Engineering; ASU FIDM; Music, Dance and Theatre; The Design School; The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, and the ASU Art Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu.
For more information about the NEM program, please visit https://film.asu.edu/degree-programs/narrative-and-emerging-media
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field + 4 years of industry experience or a Master’s degree in relevant field + 2 years of industry experience, by time of appointment
Demonstrated evidence of commitment to teaching excellence
MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointment
Record of scholarly publication and/or evidence of professional development in relevant field
Minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience
The application deadline is November 20, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on an semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment.
About the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted. To apply, please submit electronically to the following:
•Cover Letter of application
•Curriculum vita (CV)
•Contact information for 3 additional references (must include name, email, phone number)
•Unofficial transcripts
The applicant’s legal first and last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee manager, Jasmine Nungaray at jnungar2@asu.edu
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