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The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre is currenlty seeking applicants for the faculty positions listed below. Please apply using the link at the bottom of the listing.

Adjunct Dance Instructor

Job Announcement:

The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at The University of Notre Dame is seeking a candidate for an Adjunct Dance Instructor with a start date of August 2024.

Who we are:

FTT (https://ftt.nd.edu) is a large dynamic department that provides a liberal arts approach to the study of film, television, and theatre with a unique mix of course offerings in production, design, writing, performance, history and theory. FTT offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts major and a graduate minor in Screen Cultures. FTT is committed to anti-racism and social justice in its curriculum, performances, research, student work, and hiring practices.

Job Description:

The Adjunct Dance Instructor is responsible for developing and teaching two classes a year (one each semester).

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 3-4 years of teaching experience

  • 3-4 years of professional and/or academic experience choreographing musicals

  • Experience in the following: ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, tap, musical theatre

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MFA in Dance

  • 5 years of teaching experience

  • 5 years of professional and/or academic experience choreographing musicals

  • Experience in the following: ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, tap, musical theatre

Application instructions:

Job applicants should submit:

  • a curriculum vitae listing three references with contact information

  • links to samples of creative work

  • a cover letter describing the candidate’s:

    • creative work, with a description of methods, aesthetics and goals;

    • teaching experience and pedagogic principles; and how their courses and pedagogy will enhance FTT’s curriculum;

    • commitments to and actions to further diversity, equity and inclusion in any aspect of their work.

The committee will continue to vet applications until the position is filled, but candidates should send materials no later than August 1, 2024 for fullest consideration.

Questions about the position can be directed to Matt Hawkins, Director of Theatre and Musical Theatre, email: mhawkin2@nd.edu

Please note: This is a one-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Background Check

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Posting Detail Information

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

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Assistant Professor of Digital Media Studies

Job Announcement:

The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre (FTT) at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a candidate for an appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor of digital media studies with a starting date of August 2025. We particularly welcome scholars whose work aligns with one or more of the university's interdisciplinary units such as the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, the Institute for Latino Studies, Africana Studies, and/or Gender Studies. Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching (2 courses per semester) in the candidate's area of expertise as well as core courses in the film and/or television concentration.

The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre

FTT (https://ftt.nd.edu) is a large, dynamic department that provides a liberal arts approach to the study of film, television, and theatre with a unique mix of course offerings in production, design, writing, performance, history and theory. FTT offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts major and a graduate minor in Screen Cultures. FTT is committed to anti-racism and social justice in its curriculum, performances, research, student work, and hiring practices.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates should have a PhD or ABD in a relevant discipline.

  • Candidates must have demonstrable potential for successful college-level teaching in a liberal arts environment.

  • Candidates should have proficiency in film and/or television studies and expertise in one or more of the following: streaming platforms and infrastructure; social media; podcasts; video games; virtual reality; AI; media archaeology; visual culture theory; policy, ethics, and political economy of media.

Application instructions:

Job applicants should submit:

  • a curriculum vitae listing three references with contact information

  • a cover letter describing the candidate’s:

    • research, with a description of methods and goals;

    • future career trajectory and plans for future projects;

    • teaching experience and pedagogic principles; and how their courses and pedagogy will enhance FTT’s curriculum;

    • commitments to and actions to further diversity, equity and inclusion in any aspect of their work.

The committee will continue to vet applications until the position is filled, but candidates should send materials no later than October 25, 2024 for fullest consideration.

Questions about the position can be directed to Matthew Payne, Chair of the Search Committee, email: mpayne8@nd.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Background Check

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

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Open Staff Positions

The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre is currently seeking applicants for the positions listed below. Please apply using the link or by going to jobs.nd.edu.

There are currenlty no open staff positions.

Student Assistant Positions

The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre is currently seeking applicants for the positions listed below. All positions can be applied for through the general application.

FTT Student Assistant Application

FTT Office Assistant (1 Position Available)

The position works in the main office of the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre. The responsibilities for this position include:

  • Hanging posters around campus
  • Covering the front desk
  • Answering the phone
  • Photocopying
  • Aditional projects as assigned

Production Equipment Checkout Assistant

Students interested in this position must have taken Introduction to Film and TV Production (FTT 30410) before applying. This position works with Professor Bill Donaruma and is responsible for managing the checking out and checking in of film equipment.

Costume Shop Assistant (2 Positions Available)

This position works with Lynn Holbrook in the costume shop.