Assistant Professor of Creative & Entertainment Industries
We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of Creative & Entertainment Industries at Belmont University.
Faculty
Tenure Track (Faculty)Full-Time
Creative & Entertainment Ind
N/A
The Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2022.
Job responsibilities include teaching in the fields of the creative & entertainment industries. Comprehensive legal knowledge or experience within a creative & entertainment industry sector such as television, film, theme parks or video games is preferred. Teaching a 4/4 load of undergraduate courses in the Entertainment Law & Licensing, First Year Seminar and other special topics courses as developed or assigned will be required. Knowledge and experience in other aspects of the entertainment industry may also be considered. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service.A J.D. or progress toward a terminal degree is required; teaching experience strongly preferred. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, and a Response to Belmont’s Mission, Vision, Values, and “Five Ways of Being” must be attached to complete the online application. During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a response to Belmont University’s Mission, Vision, Values, and “Five Ways of Being” articulating how the candidate’s knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to contribute to a Christ-centered, student-focused university of learning, service and give a brief statement of teaching philosophy. Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 8,800 students who come from every state and 33 countries. Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation and commitment to undergraduate teaching, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered and student-focused community of learning and service. As a campus that aims to Let Hope Abound, the University is committed to producing graduates who are Hope Inspiring, Character Forming, Future Shaping, Community Engaging and Bridge Building people. With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Review of applications will begin with priority consideration given to applications received before October 31, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
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Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.