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Position: Television/Video Production—Assistant Professor (tenure track)
Department: Radio-Television at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Date of Appointment: August 16, 2007 or until filled.
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The SIUC Department of Radio-Television (http://rtv.siu.edu) at Southern IL University is seeking an outstanding teacher and creative media maker to join its tenure-track faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a person with teaching and research qualifications in the following area:

Assistant Professor, television/video production sequence:
Expertise required in contemporary television/video production, together with capacity to (a) teach production effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and (b) integrate media history, theory, and aesthetic practices in the classroom. MFA or PhD required Promise of excellence in research and publication and/or creative activity. Professional experience desirable. Candidate must be prepared to screen his/her production projects finished since 2000 at the interview. Teach in at least two of the following areas: multi-camera/live event production, field production, editing and motion graphics, writing, performance, lighting or visual storytelling.

Serve on and direct Masters and PhD committees as appropriate. Actively engage in creative work or research. Participate in professional associations and serve on Department, College, and University committees.

Preference will be given to applicants who can contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms to enliven and make more inclusive the mission of the university.

Deadline to apply December 1, 2006 or until filled. Position begins August 16, 2007. Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:

Video Search Committee Chair
Department of Radio-Television
Mail Code 6609
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1100 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

618.536.7555 Fax: 618.453.6982
www.siuc.edu

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.