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EEO Statement Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Faculty Rank or Job Title Instructor of Motion Pictures and Director of Tom Hanks Center Job Category: Faculty/Instructional Department School of Fine and Performing Arts EEO number: 24Y203 Position FTE 100% Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate Negotiable Salary Band: NA Job Summary/Basic Function: Instructor of Motion Pictures and Director of the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures to start in July 2024.

The Motion Pictures Program at Wright State is a nationally recognized program which draws students from across the Unites States. It is one of the oldest and most established programs housed within the State of Ohio. Our students’ narrative and documentary films have won national and international recognition and awards at major festivals and competitions including Sundance and the Student Emmys; and our robust community of faculty and alums includes Oscar, Emmy, and Sundance winners.

NTEs teach 8-10 classes per academic year depending on service duties. Performing the duties of the Tom Hanks Center Director will reduce the teaching load to2-3 classes per academic year. The director will coordinate key aspects of the Motion Pictures program and be the main point of contact between the program and external stakeholders, including employers, internship providers, secondary schools and community colleges, and alumni. They will also teach 2-3 classes per academic year.


Minimum Qualifications Master’s of Fine Arts degree in a related field or Bachelor of Fine Arts and equivalent professional work experience of at least five years (such as industry/on-set experience in film and/or television production/post-production leadership roles) or PhD in motion pictures or a related field. A strong background in student-centered approaches to teaching including experience in and/or commitment to working with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles, and/or first-generation, BIPOC, queer-identifying and/or disabled university/college students.


Preferred Qualifications A record of creative, scholarly, or professional accomplishments (such as film festival screenings, awards, publications, and honors), evidence of successful pre-professional and/or university-level teaching (such as faculty appointments, leading professional workshops or Master Classes, syllabi, student evaluations, and/or teaching philosophy statement). A record of creative work that supports the curricular goals of mentoring students making professional-quality short fiction and/or non-fiction films, and the ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction. Essential Functions and percent of time: 80-90% Teaching or Equivalent Director Duties
10-20% Service for the department, college and university



Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Working Conditions Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.

Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees. Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 04/29/2024 First Consideration Date: 05/27/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions

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* Do you have a Bachelor of Fine Arts and equivalent professional work experience of at least five years such as industry/on-set experience in film and/or television production/post-production leadership roles? Yes No * Do you have a Master’s of Fine Arts degree in a related field? Yes No * Do you have a PhD in Motion Pictures or a related field? Yes No * How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply. WSU Careers website Academic Careers Academic Keys Chronicle Diversity in Higher Ed Diverse Issues in Higher Ed Facebook HBCU Higher Ed Jobs Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn Monster Other Social Media Personal referral Women in Higher Ed Other Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume/CV References Copies of Transcripts Optional Documents Teaching Statement Other Document 1 Other Document 2