Assistant Teaching Professor: Film and Media Arts

Job # 077942

Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor: Film and Media Arts

Location Syracuse, NY

Pay Range $60,000 – $70,000

Pay Determination 

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours 

Determined by the Chair

Job Type Full-time

Rank Assistant

Campus Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description 

The Department of Film and Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is seeking applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor in Sound Design, starting in August 2025. This is a three-year appointment starting on August 18, 2025, with the possibility of renewal based on exceptional performance and institutional need.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in our Film program, bringing their sound design expertise and industry knowledge directly into the classroom.

The Department of Film and Media Arts is a leading academic center for the education of media artists and professionals. Our programs offer students valuable studio experiences in well-equipped facilities, complemented by rigorous academic studies and comprehensive courses covering media arts history, diverse theory, and contemporary issues.

We welcome candidates who will diversify our curriculum and our faculty in regard to race, gender and ethnicity.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu

• Qualifications
• MFA in Film, Film and Media Arts, Sound Design, Sound Recording, Sound Art, Sonic Art, or a related discipline. Advanced degree holders and those with equivalent professional experience are encouraged to apply.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Job Specific Qualifications
• Relevant record of creative activity in the field.
• Robust exhibition record
• Demonstrated experience in sound design with strong audio arts skills.
• Outstanding storytelling skills.
• Experience teaching experience in audio fundamentals, sound design, recording techniques, sound mixing and/or audio-postproduction courses, and a thorough understanding of both independent and mainstream film production processes.
• Additional experience and knowledge of some other aspects of media production such as producing, directing, screenwriting, editing, postproduction, etc. are preferred but not required
• Thorough understanding of film production process both independent and in the industry.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion, and to excellence in teaching.
• Successful applicants will have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a relevant body of work with a robust record of creative activity in the field, along with a demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates who will contribute to the diversification of our curriculum and faculty in terms of race, gender, and ethnicity.

ResponsibilitiesSuccessful candidate will fully participate in the life of the department and program and contribute to our educational mission. The candidate will bring their filmmaking expertise and industry knowledge directly into the classroom. The current teaching load is 4/4, and is generally split between (80%) teaching, (20%) service, which includes participating in departmental meetings and fulfilling assigned duties. There may be opportunities to reduce the teaching load pending assignments and enrollment.

Physical Requirements 

Tools/Equipment 

• Knowledge of Pro Tools and Apple Logic Pro required. Davinci Resolve Fairlight preferred.
• Knowledge of current technologies and techniques in audio production and recording.
• Experience with Dolby Atmos preferred.

Application Instructions 

In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Diversity and Inclusion Statement
• Teaching Philosophy
• Portfolio website/URL
• Name and contact information for a minimum of four (4) references.

Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates who apply by October 15, 2024 , are guaranteed priority consideration.

Applicants may contact Professor Alex Mendez: ajmendez@syr.edu with questions about this position.

About Syracuse University 

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area 

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement 

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans 

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community 

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106359

Job Posting Date 09/05/2024

Application Deadline 

Open Until Filled Yes

Priority Consideration 10/15/2024

Job Category Faculty

Message to Applicants 

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