University of Alaska
Assistant Professor of Film and Performing Arts (Indigenous Media) , Tenure-Trac
University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Theatre and Film seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film and Performing Arts with a focus on Indigenous Media at the Troth Yeddha’ campus located on the unceded territories of the Lower Tanana Dena Peoples. Our program offers experiential hands-on courses, as well as distance and hybrid/hyflex courses. The successful applicant should have strong experience teaching, as well as a portfolio of previous creative work in theatre and/or film performance; directing; producing; writing, design; cultural practices, or a combination thereof. Faculty members at UAF serve under tripartite contracts consisting of Teaching, Research, and Service. Our program values diversity of knowledge and collaborative methodologies, while striving to provide opportunities for under-represented voices in the Theatrical and Cinematic Arts.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.Applicants should have strong creative portfolios demonstrating produced efforts in Theatre/Film as well as cultural integration in Indigenous Media issues regarding content development, representation, narrative sovereignty, and/or community engagement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have an MA, MFA (preferred), PhD, or minimum 5 years of professional experience in film/video or theatre production. Verification of the requirements is to be drawn from the candidate’s letter of interest, vitae and/or portfolio.
MFA or PhD in Theatre/Performance required at the time of appointment.
Demonstrated work in Indigenous communities in connection with narrative, documentary, and/or theatrical productions.
Position Details:
This position is located on the UA campus in Fairbanks. This is a 9 month tenure-track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, FTO, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.
To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 11/03/2024.
Please include with the submission of your application the following documents:
Cover Letter
CV
Art Portfolio
Academic Transcripts
The names and contact information for three (3) professional references
This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC).
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Miriam Stelges, CLA HR Coordinator, at mmstelges@alaska.edu or 907-474-7932.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.Applicants should have strong creative portfolios demonstrating produced efforts in Theatre/Film as well as cultural integration in Indigenous Media issues regarding content development, representation, narrative sovereignty, and/or community engagement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have an MA, MFA (preferred), PhD, or minimum 5 years of professional experience in film/video or theatre production. Verification of the requirements is to be drawn from the candidate’s letter of interest, vitae and/or portfolio.
MFA or PhD in Theatre/Performance required at the time of appointment.
Demonstrated work in Indigenous communities in connection with narrative, documentary, and/or theatrical productions.
Position Details:
This position is located on the UA campus in Fairbanks. This is a 9 month tenure-track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, FTO, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.
To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 11/03/2024.
Please include with the submission of your application the following documents:
Cover Letter
CV
Art Portfolio
Academic Transcripts
The names and contact information for three (3) professional references
This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC).
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Miriam Stelges, CLA HR Coordinator, at mmstelges@alaska.edu or 907-474-7932.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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