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Interested applicants must submit all of the following documents electronically via the online Human Resources portal : * Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter
• Teaching dossier (must include teaching philosophy) to be uploaded under the heading of \xe2\x80\x9cTeaching Philosophy \xe2\x80\x9d.
• Artist Statement to be uploaded under the heading \xe2\x80\x9cResearch Interests/Projects\xe2\x80\x9d.
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness should include material such as student evaluations or record of pedagogical development, if available, to be uploaded under the heading "Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness".
• A sample syllabi to be uploaded under the heading \xe2\x80\x9cSample Syllabus 1\xe2\x80\x9d.
• Digital portfolio links of creative work to be uploaded under the heading \xe2\x80\x9cSample Research Publication 1\xe2\x80\x9d.
• The name, position, and contact information (e-mail and phone number) for three referees. This information should be uploaded under the heading \xe2\x80\x9cReference Contact Information\xe2\x80\x9d. The University will request reference letters from the referees of short-listed applicants.
• Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Please note: those candidates contacted for an interview will be asked to have original transcripts and letters of reference sent directly to Dr. David Dick, Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway - RC269, Regina SK, S4S 0A2, or to MAP.Dean@uregina.ca.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SENT BY E-MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Film Production
Faculty/Department Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance
Unit Media, Art, and Performance-Film
Employee Group URFA
Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public.
CUPE 5791 Job Family
Category Academic
Number of Vacancies 1
Position Summary

The Faculty of Media, Art, & Performance (MAP) at the University of Regina invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Film Production (Department of Film) commencing July 1, 2024.

The University of Regina is located in the heart of a vibrant and increasingly diverse, mid-sized city in the centre of the beautiful Canadian prairies on Treaty 4 Territory with a presence in Treaty 6, the territories of the N\xc3\xaahiyawak, Anih\xc5\xa1in\xc4\x81p\xc4\x93k, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, and the traditional homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis/Michif Nation.

The Department of Film at the University of Regina is the only university between Western Ontario and Vancouver to offer a BFA in Film Production. We also offer MFA and MA programs and BA and BA Honours degrees in Film Studies. The Department of Film is dedicated to teaching film in an interdisciplinary environment within the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance.

The University has a student population 16,000+ and is home to 10 faculties, including many academic departments and program areas. These units have established national and international reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor\'s, master\'s, and doctoral degrees. The University has three federated colleges: First Nations University of Canada, Campion College, and Luther College. Our colleges bring further excellence and diversity to the educational experiences we offer.

With a faculty complement of 35 full-time professors, including some of the most celebrated contemporary artists in the country, the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance enjoys a long-standing reputation as one of Western Canada\'s foremost environments for artistic research at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Emphasizing the importance of studio production and theory, we offer BA, BFA, BMus, MMus, MA, MFA, and an Interdisciplinary Studies PhD in Media and Artistic Practices. MAP has numerous international partnership universities, with many innovative mobility initiatives for faculty and students in Mexico City and the UK, among other locations. MAP is now home to a new Canada Research Chair in Socially Engaged Theatre (Tier II) and the SaskPower Chair in Cultural Heritage.
Position Requirements

Applicants must hold an MFA in Film/Media Production, possess university or college teaching experience in film production, and have an active creative research practice with expertise in dramatic filmmaking and animation. The successful candidate will teach various undergraduate and graduate courses in any combination of dramatic film, animation, darkroom photography, audio production, and screenwriting. Service to the Department, as well as to Faculty and university-wide committees, is also expected.
Physical Demands
Pay Grade Faculty Assistant Professor
Salary Range As Per URFA Collective Agreement
Status Permanent
Work Hours

As required by the the responsibilities of the position and defined in the expectations set out by the Dean of the Faculty.
Duration (if Term/Temporary)
Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time
Preference Posting
Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

Contact Information

If you require further information regarding this competition, contact the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance as follows:

Please use the subject line \xe2\x80\x9cFilm Production\xe2\x80\x9d and address your e-mail to:

MAP.Faculty.Administrator@uregina.ca
Job Open Date 02/09/2024
Job Close Date 03/21/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Application Instructions

Interested applicants must submit all of the following documents electronically via the online Human Resources portal : * Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter
• Teaching dossier (must include teaching philosophy) to be uploaded under the heading of \xe2\x80\x9cTeaching Philosophy \xe2\x80\x9d.
• Artist Statement to be uploaded under the heading \xe2\x80\x9cResearch Interests/Projects\xe2\x80\x9d.
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness should include material such as student evaluations or record of pedagogical development, if available, to be uploaded under the heading \xe2\x80\x9cEvidence of Teaching Effectiveness\xe2\x80\x9d.
• A sample syllabi to be uploaded under the heading \xe2\x80\x9cSample Syllabus 1\xe2\x80\x9d.
• Digital portfolio links of creative work to be uploaded under the heading \xe2\x80\x9cSample Research Publication 1\xe2\x80\x9d.
• The name, position, and contact information (e-mail and phone number) for three referees. This information should be uploaded under the heading \xe2\x80\x9cReference Contact Information\xe2\x80\x9d. The University will request reference letters from the referees of short-listed applicants.
• Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Please note: those candidates contacted for an interview will be asked to have original transcripts and letters of reference sent directly to Dr. David Dick, Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway - RC269, Regina SK, S4S 0A2, or to MAP.Dean@uregina.ca.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SENT BY E-MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University\'s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
Competition Number 20240064A/S

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Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Reference Contact Info
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Interests/Projects
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Sample Syllabus 1
• Sample Research Publication 1

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