BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGEPosition Vacancy AnnouncementDigital Media Production Faculty
For 16 years, Baldwin-Wallace College has been listed among U.S. News & World Report’s top Midwestern schools of higher education. The College is strongly committed to teaching excellence and to the personal and professional development of its students. B-W seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in pedagogy, committed to scholarship and service to the institution.
The Communication Arts and Sciences Department (
http://www.bw.edu/academics/spc/) is looking for a candidate to fill a tenure track, Assistant Professor Position to teach digital video and audio production courses within a newly developed interdisciplinary major in Digital Media and Design. This major requires coursework in Art, Broadcasting, Communication, and Computer Science. An MFA or other appropriate terminal degree in new media, broadcasting, or related field is required. The ideal candidate will also have significant professional experience and a record of successful teaching at the college level.
The successful applicant will take a lead in further developing the Digital Media and Design major, supervise the television studio and teach introductory, intermediate and advanced digital video and audio production courses, a variety software and web applications. Courses could include the following: Fundamentals of TV Production, Film Production and Direction, Advanced Production, Participation in BW-TV and Audio for the Media. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a background in television studio management.
Additional responsibilities include student advising/mentoring, service on departmental, division, and/or college committees, mentoring advanced projects, supervising internships, and supervising the television studio, and continuing professional development. Preference will be given to candidates with a commitment to student learning, collaborative program building, and a willingness to support the College’s general education program. A demonstrated track-record of working with students, colleagues, and community members that offer and bring multicultural and intercultural perspectives related to digital media is expected.
Baldwin-Wallace College is a private liberal arts and sciences college located 14 miles southwest of Cleveland’s Public Square. Total enrollment is approximately 4,400 with 3,200 full-time undergraduate day students. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to, funding for professional travel, summer grant opportunities, and tuition benefits for immediate family. Baldwin-Wallace’s close proximity to the cultural benefits of the city of Cleveland provides countless educational opportunities for students and faculty members.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College and the Department of Communication Arts & Sciences actively encourages applications from individuals who desire an environment that celebrates diversity.
Applicants should send paper copies of the following: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, evaluations of teaching, as well names and contact information for three current references to:
Dr. Colleen F. Visconti, Search Committee ChairDepartment of Communication Arts & SciencesBaldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH 44017
Review of applications will begin January 12, 2011.
Baldwin-Wallace College is an EEO/AA employer and educator. At B-W, we support and encourage diversity in a variety of forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the classroom, within extracurricular activities, and as we engage our community partners. Learn more at Diversity Affairs -
http://www.bw.edu/quickfacts/diversity/
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