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Columbia College Chicago is an urban institution of over 12,500 undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing arts, media, and communication in a liberal arts setting. The Television Department at Columbia College Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin either spring semester 2010 or fall semester 2010. We seek individuals who have an extensive track record in producing/directing including, but not limited to, drama, comedy or commercials. Experience in emerging forms like internet and mobile television are essential for this position. Candidates must have a graduate degree, distinguished record of professional achievement and teaching experience. We are looking for individuals to contribute to the quality of the directing and production concentration as well as the programming we produce on a regular basis through our classes and our television station, Frequency TV. Our desired candidates should be prepared to teach an array of introductory and advanced courses and to be involved closely in refining curriculum in various areas including the internet and mobile media concentration. The ability to translate high professional standards to an academic environment is critical for this position.

The Television Department currently serves 300 undergraduate majors with a rigorous curriculum in Aesthetics, Studio and Field Production, Producing, Editing, Motion Graphics, Internet & Mobile Television and Writing. The department is an integral part of the School of Media Arts, which in addition to Television includes vital programs in Film, Audio Arts & Acoustics, Interactive Arts & Media, Marketing Communication, Journalism and Radio. The College offers much opportunity for dialogue and collaboration. Our students are expected to balance a liberal arts education with extensive preparation to enter the television industry and we require a professional who can model professionalism for our students while working in a dynamic learning environment.

Columbia College Chicago offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The College encourages female, GLBT, disabled, international, and minority classified individuals to apply for all positions. Position is contingent on funding. For consideration, please submit CV and cover letter, including teaching philosophy, via email to:

TVProducerDirector@colum.edu

No phone calls or hard-copy materials, please. Application deadline is November 1, 2009
www.COLUM.edu

Date Posted: August 10 2009