The Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies (MFJS) in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Denver offers students a robust understanding of the role of the media in contemporary society. With its emphasis on developing strong communication skills across various platforms and its grounding in the critical evaluation of media practices, the department's offerings prepare students for the pursuit of excellence in the constantly evolving media, film and journalism professions. The Department offers undergraduates degrees in film studies and production, journalism studies, media studies, and strategic communication (public relations). At the graduate level, the Department offers a master of arts in media and public communication (strategic communication or media and globalization emphasis) and a master of arts in international and intercultural communication.
Position Summary
The Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies invites applications for an adjunct faculty to teach MFJS 2000 Introduction to Film Criticism to undergraduate majors in our department. This course teaches theories and methods of social, cultural and aesthetic criticism of film; emphasis on critical writing.
Essential Functions
The University operates on a quarter system (10 weeks of classes and the final week). This is a 4 credit hour course which will be taught on campus/face-to-face in the Fall Quarter 2021 at the University of Denver. This course is scheduled to be taught Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 - 9:50 AM and the film screening lab is scheduled for Thursday from 8:00 AM - 10:20 AM in the MFJS building (2490 S. Gaylord Street, Denver, CO 80208). Fall classes begin September 11, 2021 and end November 23, 2021. A final will be scheduled by the Registrar's office to occur between November 20-23. Job requirements include teaching twice a week with an in person film screening lab once a week, holding office hours, assigning papers and exams as appropriate, and being available to assist students with assignments.
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