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WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
The Media Arts and Studies area of the Department of Communication at
Wayne State University invites applications for two tenure-track
positions, to begin in August 2003:

1) Associate or Assistant Professor: Full-time, tenure track faculty
position with an emphasis in film/video or new media production.
Additional expertise in scriptwriting, media studies, electronic
journalism, or new technologies is highly desirable.  The person filling
this position will make a significant contribution to the teaching and
scholarly/creative mission of the faculty through graduate and
undergraduate instruction, curriculum  development, advising, and
supervision of student works and activities.

Qualifications: PhD or MFA in Media Arts and/or Studies
(television/radio, film, new media) with demonstrated expertise in the
creative and practical aspects of the media production process.  Clear
evidence of the potential for establishing a national reputation as a
scholar or creative media producer is required.  MA with extensive
teaching record, media production portfolio, and recognized professional
reputation will be considered.

2) Professor or Associate Professor:  Full-time, tenure track faculty
position with an emphasis in media production.  Principal expertise may
be in television, film, or new media, with demonstrated record of
scholarly or creative work. Candidate must be able to teach and direct
graduate and undergraduate students in advanced film/digital video/audio
production and provide leadership for the media production faculty.
Additional expertise in one or more of the following areas is highly
desirable: scriptwriting, film/media studies, electronic journalism or
new technologies.

In addition to teaching and continued scholarly/creative activity,
responsibilities will include supervision of independent student
projects, curriculum development, and serving as a liaison with the
professional media production community.

Qualifications: PhD or MFA in Media Arts and/or Studies (film,
television, and/or new media) with substantial record of scholarly or
creative work and evidence of continued productivity.

The Department of Communication offers programs leading to the BA, MA,
and PhD in Communication with majors in communication, speech
communication, communication education, media arts and studies, film
studies, journalism, public relations, and communication studies.  The
Department?s facilities include a broadcast-quality video studio and
digital video editing suites.

Wayne State University is a research extensive, urban institution
enrolling more than 31,000 students in 350 undergraduate and graduate
programs offered through the university?s 14 schools and colleges. The
campus is located in Detroit?s Midtown Cultural Center.  Wayne State?s
neighbors in the Midtown Cultural Center include the Detroit Public
Library, Detroit Institute of Arts and its Detroit Film Theater, Detroit
Science Center, Charles Wright Museum of African American History,
Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Michigan
Opera Theatre. The nearby New Center and Downtown areas are also home to
active theatres, galleries, and entertainment venues ranging from Second
City-Detroit to Detroit Artist Market and the Fox and Fisher theatres.

APPLICATIONS: Applicants must submit a letter of application; curriculum
vitae; graduate transcript; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and
three letters of recommendation. Please do not submit supporting
film/video materials at this time. Applications remain open until the
position is filled. The search committee will begin reviewing
applications on January 15, 2003; electronic or fax submissions will not
be accepted.   Send application materials to:
    Jackie Byars
    Search Committee Chair
    Department of Communication
    585 Manoogian Hall
    Wayne State University
    Detroit, MI  48201

Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer.  Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

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