Visiting Assistant Professor Of Film And TV

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Job Posting Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and TV

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM CMDA - School of Theater (Kristin M Sosnowsky (00012573))

Work Location:

0105 Music & Dramatic Arts Building

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The Louisiana State University School of Theatre invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media Production to begin in Fall 2025. The appointment will be full-time (nine months). The School of Theatre seeks an experienced leader with professional film and TV experience in fields related to producing, directing, and filmmaking to lead a strong, growing BFA film area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in production and post-production, mentor students with individual and class projects, and prepare students for professional careers in the industry.
• Assist with the administration, development, and management of Film and TV BFA degree program, including oversight and management of film equipment, participating in student recruitment and providing service activities pertaining to the mission of the school and the university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Level: MFA
• Degree Substitute: an MFA or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific Experience: Experience in cinematography, sound design and/or editing.

LSU's College of Music and Dramatic Arts is a performing arts community that trains, cultivates, prepares, and rewards excellent artists, educators, scholars, and performers, fostering passion for the arts, collaboration, and the creation of new works. We engage with our community, heightening our collective ability to communicate with expressive power and purpose. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is an R-1 national flagship institution with world-class intellectual and creative resources. Located in a dynamic city situated on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge represents the best of Louisiana's vibrant, evocative and diverse culture. The state capital, Baton Rouge is a thriving city that is home to both LSU and Southern University and numerous businesses and industrial facilities, with a metropolitan area population of over 700,000.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

To receive full consideration, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae or resume, contact information for three references, and a teaching philosophy (one page). Official transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Susannah Knoll, Executive Assistant to the Dean/HR Analyst at cmdadeansoffice@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

May 21, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.