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Job title: Teaching Assistant Professor, Digital Filmmaking Company: Portland State University Job description: Complete the online application including all required documents as described under “Applicant Documents.” Review of applications will begin October 9, 2023 and continue until finalists are identified Position Announcement Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2024 Rank CT - Teaching Assistant Professor Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor, Digital Filmmaking Position Number D92046 Representation AU - AAUP Faculty Type Non-Tenure Track Continuous Fixed Term End Date: Position FTE 1.0 Term of Service 9 month Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept Located in Portland, Oregon, Portland State has an innovative approach to education that combines academic rigor in the classroom with field-based experiences through internships and classroom projects with community partners. The University's 49-acre downtown campus exhibits Portland State's commitment to sustainability with green buildings, while many of the 124 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees incorporate sustainability into the curriculum. PSU's motto, Let Knowledge Serve the City, inspires the teaching and research of an accomplished faculty whose work and students span the globe. Portland State University's School of Film ( ) was named to MovieMaker's list of Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada 2021 for “outstanding film studies.” Our students develop their creative vision, master technical skills, and develop a deep understanding of film history and the future of the film industry ( ). Student work has screened regionally, nationally, and internationally, and students regularly PA or intern on local film and television productions. PSU seeks talented individuals who understand our values and strategic goals and enjoy sharing ideas and collaborating in an environment of mutual respect to achieve those values and goals. We are an access institution committed to leading through engagement and seeking individuals who support this strategy for the mutual benefit of students, faculty, and the community. The School of Film has a strong commitment to the recruitment, retention, and job placement of underrepresented groups in the film industry and related fields. Faculty work to create opportunities for students via workshops, mentoring and advising, and professional and scholarly events. Position Summary The PSU School of Film seeks a dynamic faculty member for a non-tenure-track, teaching intensive line in digital filmmaking. A successful candidate will have a generalist skillset in digital filmmaking, experience teaching undergraduate film production, and understand how to design and teach foundational lower-division as well specialized workshops in a combination of any of the following cinematic arts subspecialties: sound editing, production sound recording, cinematography, picture editing, visual effects, multi-camera field production, and producing for motion pictures. Candidates should have experience teaching foundational, conceptual, and practical elements of digital filmmaking within a college/university setting. Candidates should have 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. The course load is 9 courses on a quarter system (3 terms, 11 weeks each) balanced between introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses. Evidence of a proven record of pedagogic innovation, topics course design, and teaching success will be carefully considered in the selection process. The contract start date is September 16, 2024. Fall term begins Monday, September 26, 2024. Application review begins October 9, 2023. Position open until filled. Primary Activity I - Instructional Minimum Qualifications

• MFA in film or related field. In exceptional circumstances, significant professional credits in film/media production and/or post-production will be considered.
• A minimum of three years of university/college teaching experience.
• Evidence of a proven record of teaching success in a college/university setting.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• MFA in an area associated with film production.
• Professional credits in film/media production and/or post-production.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Professional Standards of Conduct At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respect ul, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at: https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-policy. Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement The starting 9 month annual salary rate for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience with an excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be $68,751 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : Application Instructions Additional Information Required Documents * Curriculum Vitae

• Letter of intent (relating your experience to the required qualifications)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Samples of creative work and/or portfolio website demonstrating your work in film production. Links required.
• Names and email addresses of individuals (minimum of 3 - maximum of 5) who have agreed to serve as references. References will be requested for candidates who advance past the initial pool of applicants.

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Complete the online application including all required documents as described under “Applicant Documents.” Review of applications will begin October 9, 2023 and continue until finalists are identified Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes If you have questions If you have questions, please contact our office manager Katie Sinback: [email protected] Search Details Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Filled Application screening begins 10/09/2023 Will you consider an ABD applicant for this position? No If yes, when must the degree be earned? If necessary, would you be willing to sponsor the succcessful applicant for permanent US residence, now or in the future? No Reference Requests Reference Requests Accept References Yes Minimum Number of References 3 Maximum Number of References 5 Cutoff Date Special Instruction for Reference Provider The candidate has listed you as a reference for the position of Teaching Assistant Professor, Digital Filmmaking at Portland State University. Please submit a reference letter within a week of receiving this request. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.F.A.) in your discipline?

• Yes
• No
• * Please state the field or discipline in which you received your PhD or terminal degree.

(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have at least three years university or college teaching experience?

• Yes
• No
• * Please describe your teaching experience in higher education that prompts your interest in this position.

(Open Ended Question) * * What does it mean to have a commitment and background in student-centered pedagogy and engaged learning? How have you demonstrated that commitment, and how would you develop and apply your commitment to create the learning environment that is welcoming, inclusive and responsive to diverse points of view and learning styles? Please limit your answer to 500 words. (Open Ended Question) Expected salary: Location: Portland, OR Apply Job!