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The Opportunity

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-earning instructor or lecturer anticipated to begin January 2024.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Film and Mass Media program’s mission through teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses.  Graduate-level activities may include supporting the M.F.A. degree by providing critiques, mentoring, and serving on graduate thesis committees. 

We seek scholars or practitioners of film production, television, or related disciplines whose work engages social, creative, or discipline relevant issues and encourages and challenges students to increase critical fluency in various film forms.  We are especially interested in individuals who can contribute through their creative research, teaching and/or service to the diversity and excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

NSCM is a large, student-centered school with a collegial and friendly faculty and staff.  NSCM strives to be a premier academic program known for excellence in research, teaching and service to students and the community.  The NSCM Film and Mass Media program offers a B.A. in film production that emphasizes collaborative skills in filmmaking, a B.F.A. in film production that emphasizes creative directorial skills (limited access), and an M.F.A. in feature film production that offers students creative opportunities in fiction, nonfiction, or experimental cinematic modes.  In addition to the Film degrees, the Film and Mass Media program includes journalism and media production management (formerly radio-television) degrees.  For more information, visit https://communication.ucf.edu .

The College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the university’s natural, computational, and social sciences in eight departments, two schools and several centers.  The college’s programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success.  For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu .

UCF, located in Orlando, Florida, is classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation.  With a diverse student body of more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country.  The university offers more than 240 degree programs.  UCF is committed to diversity and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.  For more information, visit https://www.ucf.edu .

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a master's degree or BA/BFA (for an instructor) or a terminal degree (for a lecturer) in a related field (e.g., Media Production, Film and Television Production, Screenwriting, Cinema Studies, Visual Effects Production, Mass Communication, etc.) from an accredited institution by the time of hire.  In addition, all applicants must possess two years of experience as an instructor of record in teaching undergraduate courses at an accredited institution of higher learning, with a demonstrated ability to teach a wide array of classes in foundational production skills such as cinematography, editing, or sound design; foundational writing skills such as script analysis, writing for film and television, and short script; foundational cinema studies such as film theory and history; a grasp of academic responsibilities; and demonstrated potential for active university service.

In the case of having a BA or BFA degree (for instructor only), this must be accompanied by at least 10 years of proven narrative fiction film professional experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with the following attributes:

• An established record of creative practice and/or training with an effective competency in fictional narrative film production;

• Strong connections within the contemporary narrative fiction film production industry with two or more years of industry experience outside of graduate school;

• Effective communication skills;

• Experience in collaborating on academic initiatives with colleagues or peers; and

•  Professional experience required to mentor graduate students to produce independent microbudget feature-length films, from funding to production to distribution.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/ .  In addition to the online application, candidates should upload:

• A letter of application describing teaching or creative work.

• A current curriculum vita (CV) that includes teaching experience and exhibition record.

• A teaching philosophy statement of no more than 300 words that addresses the ability to teach using different modes of delivery, including online and large classes.

• Two or three examples of creative work (specifying your role(s) in the work).

• A sample syllabus.

• A copy of transcripts from the highest degree-granting institution.

• Three academic or professional references (including address, phone number and email address).

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Applicants will not be considered if all the above materials are not received.  You are responsible for ensuring all materials have been uploaded correctly.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the positions should be directed to Ms. Debbie Doyle, search committee manager, at debbie.doyle@ucf.edu .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

N/A

Job Close Date:

Open until filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/ ).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger , and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240 degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.