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Assistant Professor - Humanities and Media Studies - Revised Posting (71102)
Pratt Institute
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Posted: 02-Dec-22
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3685014

Assistant Professor - Humanities and Media Studies - Revised Posting (71102)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Description:
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level dedicated to strengthening our department's contribution to Pratt's General Education program. The position involves teaching in our Humanities Core (first- and second-year courses that emphasize writing in an arts/design context) as well as developing 'post-Core' courses in an area of expertise related to Media Studies. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to teach writing across the media with an awareness of current theoretical approaches in the field and a sensitivity to teaching humanities within an institution dedicated to architecture, art, and design education. We seek a scholar committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion not just in the classroom, but in research and all aspects of scholarship.
The Department of Humanities and Media Studies (HMS) is an innovative and multidisciplinary department with a graduate program in Media Studies (M.A.) At the undergraduate level, the department offers a core curriculum of required courses in the humanities to the entire Institute, and minors in Literature and Writing, Cinema Studies, Media Studies, and Performance and Performance Studies. The department also offers elective courses and courses for Institute-wide minors in The Book, Black Studies, and Social Justice and Social Practice. The department is known for an extensive range of innovative studio writing courses and writing workshops, working across the disciplines of an art and design school, and is further distinguished by a program in Architecture Writing that integrates and cross-links courses in the humanities and architecture.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES:
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Pratt delivers a Liberal Arts education to all Pratt students and has degree programs including a BFA and MFA in Creative Writing and a MA in Media Studies as well as a BA, BFA, MA, and MA/MSLIS in History of Arts and Design. Central to its mission, the General Education program educates students to become responsible citizens of the future. The programs take full advantage of the vibrant creative environment of the Pratt Institute.
ABOUT PRATT INSTITUTE:
Pratt Institute, located in the historic Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the knowledge and experience to make a better world. A top-ranked college with opportunities in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers our 5,000+ students nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, PrattMWP College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces and careers.
Position Responsibilities:
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Teach three 3-credit courses per semester (fall and spring). This consists of two sections in the Humanities Core and one elective per semester. -
Develop courses that meet curricular needs and complement departmental offerings. -
Serve on departmental, School, and Institute-wide committees, participate in related departmental and School activities, and provide service to the Institute and profession. -
Within the field(s) of specialization, be an active researcher able to produce a sustained record of research and publication. This can be monographs, edited volumes, peer-reviewed journal articles, or comparable scholarly outputs. In addition, tenure-track faculty should present peer-reviewed papers at conferences on a regular basis. -
Contribute to the life of the department, School, and Institute. -
Support the department's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
Salary and Rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
SALARY RANGE - $69,600 to 85,000
Qualifications:
An earned doctorate or MFA in media studies or a suitably aligned field. Candidates must also have a minimum of two years of teaching experience at the college level and demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Members of underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/118204
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.
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About Pratt Institute
The mission of Pratt Institute is to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society. Pratt seeks to instill in all graduates aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, collaborative skills, and technical expertise. With a firm grounding in the liberal arts and sciences, a Pratt education blends theory with creative application in preparing graduates to become leaders in their professions. Pratt enrolls a diverse group of highly talented and dedicated students, challenging them to achieve their full potential.
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