George Fox University announces a tenure-track faculty position in Communication/Cinematic Arts with responsibilities as the Director of the School of Communication & Design, to begin August 15, 2024. The school includes the Departments of Communication & Cinematic Arts as well as Art & Design. The successful candidate will be an experienced educator who will both teach coursework in Communication/Cinematic Arts and do the administrative work of School Director, with course release for the latter. They will also maintain an active program of scholarship and service to the institution. We seek a colleague who is innovative, collaborative, embraces digital media, cultural diversity, and has a global perspective.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented on our faculty.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or M.F.A. in Communication, Cinematic Arts, Media Studies, or related disciplines.
• Prior teaching experience and demonstrated teaching ability in classes at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of research production through presentations at international, national, regional and/or professional conferences as well as through publications in related disciplines.
• Leadership experience in university settings that demonstrates the ability to contribute to a positive working environment and work collaboratively with colleagues and community.
• Experience in strategic planning and personnel management
• Demonstrated record of professional integrity and strong work ethic, collegiality and commitment to equity and inclusion.
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred. Demonstrated success and or aptitude for remote, hybrid, and face to face instruction.
• All applicants must express a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a local church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a department chair, associate chair or program director
• Excellent communication skills, evidence of organizational and management skills which would suggest aptitude for recruiting and outreach potential to grow programs and industry connections to school.
• Previous work in university external relations and/or advancement
• Teaching and research strengths which complement current departmental curriculum.
• Demonstrated appreciation for the arts (via professional work, networks, training, avocation, etc.)

Salary and Rank

Appointment at the Assistant/Associate Professor level is anticipated, though candidates with significant experience at previous institutions may be considered for appointment at the rank of Full Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions. This position is a 12--month contract.

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website.

When completing the online application, please assemble and upload one .pdf document in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement that includes and combines:

• Letter of Interest addressing the candidate's aptitude for the qualifications listed in this posting.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the names of three professional references.
• Faith and learning essay*
• Statement of teaching philosophy

Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply on or before January 12th, 2024.

Questions may be directed to: Dr. Steven Classen, Director, School of Communication & Design. sclassen@georgefox.edu

*INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING ESSAY George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describing your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries.)