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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media Production

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
LSUAM CMDA - School of Theater (Kristin M Sosnowsky (00012573))

Work Location:
LSU - Baton Rouge

Pay Grade:
Academic

Job Description:
Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media Production
The Louisiana State University School of Theatre invites applications for a permanent, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media Production. We are seeking an innovative and experienced leader with professional film and tv experience in fields related to producing, directing, and filmmaking who will collaborate within the university as well as with the local film and television community to ensure an innovative and comprehensive curriculum. Review of applications will begin January 15.
This is an opportunity to be on the forefront of developing a recently launched, cutting edge program with substantial enrollment, and to cultivate a new generation of talent in the constantly innovating field of film and television at a renowned institution of higher learning located in a top production state in the culturally rich capital city of Baton Rouge.
Louisiana has a strong film history and has long held the ranking of being in the top five states of film and television production. Baton Rouge is home to the largest purpose-built sound stages in the state and has had over $200 million in production since 2017.
With a legacy of academic excellence and a commitment to innovation, the Louisiana State University School of Theatre is seeking a candidate who will build and continually evolve a program to fit the unique needs of tomorrow's storytellers and film and television workforce, as well as remain engaged in the existing film and television community of the city to provide students with practical experiences and networking opportunities.
Job Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate lecture/lab courses in production and post-production. Mentor students with individual and class projects. Prepare students for professional careers in the industry.
• Administration, development, and management of the Film and TV BFA degree program. Leadership in artistic projects such as film festivals, internships, student networking projects.
• Actively pursue a national and international program of research/creative scholarship/activity in film and digital media. Be actively involved in relevant professional organizations and with industry entities.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Fine Arts degree from an accredited program or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in the film-making, television, and digital media industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years academic teaching experience.
• Experience in academic program administration.
• Experience in producing, writing, and/or directing for established studios, networks, or platforms as well as independent films/smaller works.
• Experience with film festivals.

The LSU School of Theatre is committed to Racial Equity and Inclusivity. The school is engaging in local and national conversations regarding dismantling bias and racism in academia as well as in our industry. We are actively revising our production calendar, examining our syllabi and curriculum, and establishing a grievance policy grounded in restorative justice. An ideal candidate is committed to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion; and has the ability to work and communicate effectively with community members with respect to gender, expression, race, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, class, and national or ethnic orientation. The candidate's teaching philosophy should therefore elaborate on how their pedagogy incorporates equity, diversity, and inclusion. LSU's College of Music and Dramatic Arts is a performing arts community that trains, cultivates, prepares, and rewards excellent artists, educators, scholars, and performers, fostering passion for the arts, collaboration, and the creation of new works. We engage with our community, heightening our collective ability to communicate with expressive power and purpose. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is an R-1 national flagship institution with world-class intellectual and creative resources. Located in a dynamic city situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana's vibrant, evocative and diverse culture. The state capital, Baton Rouge is a thriving city that is home to both LSU and Southern University and numerous businesses and industrial facilities, with a metropolitan area population of over 700,000.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please submit the required documents in a single PDF format: Formal letter of application, CV/Resume, Teaching philosophy, Diversity statement, Statement of research/creative scholarship trajectory, Professional website/examples of artistic work/professional work/publications, Three professional references with names/email addresses/phone numbers. Official transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Susannah Knoll, Assistant to the Dean/HR Analyst at cmdadeansoffice@lsu.edu

Posting Date:
November 28, 2023

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU's Diversity Statement and Roadmap. LSU is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.