Lecturer, University Professor, Academic

Lecturer (9M)

Arts and Sciences | Theatre, Film, and Media Arts

Position Overview

Introduction to Film Studies Instructor

The Introduction to Film Studies Instructor will lead one or more sections of "Introduction to Film Studies" (FILMSTD 2270.01, 2270.02, 2271).

Introduction to Film Studies offers a broad introduction to the field of film studies for majors. Students consider major aesthetic, critical, and theoretical approaches that have shaped the field of film studies, and become familiar with a variety of critical approaches to media. Students learn to analyze, interpret, and evaluate major forms of human thought, cultures, and expression; demonstrate capacities for aesthetic and culturally informed understanding;

experience the arts, and reflect on that experience critically and creatively.

The Introduction to Film Studies instructor will lead students in exploring various concepts of film theory, history, and analysis, through a variety of films and theoretical texts to deepen an understanding of formal characteristics of the medium. This semester-long course meets in person for 80-minutes per day, two sessions per week; specific meeting times vary by assignment.

Performance Objectives

• Communicate and collaborate with faculty supervisor to carry out course activities and objectives as outlined in an approved syllabus.
• Lead all course meetings and support students' achievement of the following learning objectives:
• Students will investigate and identify various concepts of film theory, history, and analysis.
• Students will identify important concepts and issues addressed by film theory.
• Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills and compose written and oral arguments.
• Students will build new skills as a beginning film scholar with the goal of producing work that follows field-specific criteria.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

Advanced Degree (MA or PhD) in Film Studies or other comparable field/graduate degree. Teaching experience, preferable at the undergraduate level.

Additional Information:

The College

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.

Department Information

The Department of Theatre, Film and Media Arts is a vibrant, active department dedicated to the education and training of filmmakers, theatre artists, scholars, and teachers in an atmosphere conducive to creative scholarship, production and performance. The department conducts research and creative projects which contribute to the enrichment of the university and to the fields of theatre, film and media arts at large.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University's Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones.…