Teaching Assistant Professor in Broadcast

Teaching Assistant Professor in Broadcast

Film and Media Studies – Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh – (24007968)

The Film and Media Studies Program at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position outside the Broadcast tenure stream, pending budgetary approval. The initial contract will be a two-year appointment starting in Fall 2025. Note that Fall Term classes start on or after August 25, 2025. The teaching load is six 3-credit courses per year. This is a renewable contract with the opportunity for promotion in the appointment stream. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups whose backgrounds, experiences, and approaches contribute to our aims for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Film and Media Studies Program has an expanding and successful film and media production major that has grown out of the program’s longstanding critical studies major. We also have a Television and Broadcast Arts certificate that forty-five students enrolled in during its first year. We have a weekly morning show, Pitt to the Point, run by students in the spring semester. Over the past five years, the program has seen an over 100% increase in majors and course enrollments. The program’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion stresses new voices and new experiences for students and faculty who come from underrepresented backgrounds in film, media, and broadcast production. We have strong teaching, mentoring, and filmmaking collaborations with high schools in underserved areas of the city and strong partnerships with a burgeoning local film industry. Our production major offers hands-on professional training in the context of a broad liberal arts education. Our broadcast courses take advantage of the training opportunities at Pitt Studio’s state-of-the-art facilities.

We seek candidates who can teach a variety of introductory and advanced courses in live broadcast production and on-air journalism. Our new colleague will demonstrate a commitment to teaching that integrates hands-on instruction in media practice with critical approaches to film and media that emphasize theoretical, historical, and aesthetic perspectives. An ability to teach broadcast emphasizing the intersection of technical production skills, storytelling skills, sports knowledge, journalism practices, and the history and theory of moving image media is especially welcome.

Minimum requirements: 

• BA/BFA degree in a broadcast or related field

or

• a BA/BFA in another field and at least one year of live broadcast production experience

and

• Experience with switchers, replay systems, and graphics systems
• Experience with on-air studio equipment (cameras, lights, audio)
• Knowledge of sports or live sports production

Preferred requirements in addition to the above: 

• MFA, PhD, or other terminal degree in broadcast or related field
• three years’ experience with live broadcast production
• Experience with Grass Valley Switchers, DreamCatcher Replay System, and XPression Graphics System
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• At least 1-year teaching live broadcast production or on-air journalism in a post-secondary setting

Apply by uploading a letter of application, a current CV, a diversity statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness if applicable (e.g., student surveys, peer and supervisor reviews, syllabi, and sample lesson plans), a list of three recommenders we can contact for letters, and a link to a demo reel. Candidates who make it to the second round of consideration will be asked to submit a 10-minute video recording of a teaching demonstration. The diversity statement should address your contributions to diversity through creative work, teaching, service, and/or community engagement. Applicants should share how their past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

For additional information about the position, contact David Pettersen, Director of the Film and Media Studies Program, pettersen@pitt.edu.

• diversity statement: The diversity statement should address your contributions to diversity through creative work, teaching, service, and/or community engagement.
• a list of three recommenders we can contact for letters
• link to a demo reel.
• Candidates who make it to the second round of consideration will be asked to submit a 10-minute video recording of a teaching demonstration.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This position may be bargaining unit eligible

Campus: Pittsburgh

Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement, Teaching Evaluations, Sample Syllabi, Other (see posting for additional details)

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