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Scriptwriting for Film/TV/Radio
Tenure Track
Position
The Department of Radio-TV-Film seeks a tenure-track faculty member
with specialization in scriptwriting for film, television, and video.
The successful candidate may teach courses in story structure, screenwriting,
comedy and episodic writing, and other relevant subjects. The candidate
will also conduct scholarly and creative activity in a chosen specialty,
advise students, and perform department, university, and community
service.
Qualifications
- Candidates must have a PhD (or current ABD status) or an MFA
in screenwriting, film-video-TV, communication, or a related field.
- Preference is given to those with a record of college teaching,
scholarly-creative activity, and professional experience, as well
as to those who can teach in more than one area in radio, television,
and film.
- Candidates must be familiar with recognized best practices in
teaching and have an interest in using and developing innovative
instructional technologies.
- Candidates must also be able to interact effectively with a
wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues.
Appointment Date
August 2008
Job Control Number
23603G-08-051
Rank & Salary
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, experience and
qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state
legislature. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available
and includes health/vision/dental plans, spouse, domestic partner
and/or dependent fee-waiver, access to campus child-care, new affordable
housing programs, and a defined-benefit retirement through the state
system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a
detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx
Department
The Department of Radio-TV-Film at Cal State Fullerton offers a
comprehensive and active learning environment to prepare students
for meaningful careers in radio, television, and film. Additionally,
the program prepares students for graduate study in the broader
areas of media and communication. RTVF is part of the College of
Communications and serves over 600 majors and 60 minors. The department
website is http://communications.fullerton.edu/rtvf.
Application Deadline
Review of applications begins immediately. To assure full consideration,
the committee must receive all application materials no later than
January 15, 2008. For inquiries, call the Dept of RTVF, 714-278-7883
or write to rtvf@fullerton.edu.
Application Procedure
Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three letters
of reference to:
Search Committee
CSUF RTVF CP-460-16
800 N State College Blvd
Fullerton CA 92831-3599
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer
Achieving A Climate of Success Through
Diversity & Equity
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