Assistant Professor of Serial Media and Digital Content

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

The School of Film, Media & Theatre is part of the College of the Arts, which

was established in 2016 and includes the Ernest G. Welch School of Art &

Design, the School of Music, and the Rialto Center for the Arts. In addition to offering some of the

university's most popular majors, the college connects faculty and students

with Atlanta's thriving arts scene and booming film, media and music

industries.

The School of Film, Media & Theatre at Georgia State University seeks an emerging practitioner with creative writing, directing, and/or producing experience in serial television for streaming and digital platforms to enhance students' experiential engagement with contemporary media. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining an active creative agenda, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in film and media, mentoring graduate students, and participating in service at the department, college, and/or university levels.

Teaching

Research

Service

A minimum of 5 years experience in teaching at the university level

M.F.A in film and media production or a related field

- MFA in Film/Television Production, Media Production, Screenwriting, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) by appointment start date

- Strong creative portfolio showcasing the creative development, writing, direction, and/or production of narratively driven serial content for television, streaming platforms, or digital media

- Evidence of teaching effectiveness or potential at undergraduate and graduate levels

- Experience in teaching writing, directing, and/or producing serial media and digital content at the university level

- An emerging record of mentoring students and/or colleagues

- An emerging record of administrative and/or service responsibilities

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines

A criminal background check is required.

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations)

Susan G. Reid, Assistant Professor
sreid36@gsu.edu

Jennifer M. Barker, Director
jmbarker@gsu.edu

Please submit the following materials electronically:

Note: The creative portfolio should include a link to online materials that run at least 30 minutes total. Please also include a document that a) lists all artistic works included in the portfolio and b) specifies the applicant's creative role on, or contribution to, each work.

Letters of reference will be requested at the time the candidate is invited for an on-campus interview*

Please Note Documents have a size limit of 20MB. For documents exceeding the size, please use OTHER DOCUMENTS 1, 2, and/or 3.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.