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NYU Los Angeles is seeking a local, part-time lecturer to teach an undergraduate business marketing course, Movie Marketing under the sponsorship of the Leonard N. Stern School of Business. The course will take place in the academic center in the Fairfax/La Brea area of Los Angeles. Teaching commences in Fall 2022. (September 1st through December 21st). 

The instructor role includes all preparation, delivery, and grading. Some administrative assistance is available to support the preparation of course materials. Courses are to be intellectually challenging in content and rigorous student assessment is required.

Course Description:

Movie Marketing is a fast-paced, highly interactive course designed to give students a basic overview and understanding of all aspects of a domestic movie marketing campaign, focusing on business decisions with the goal of developing a competitive advantage for a film's theatrical life and beyond. The course will examine a range of movies, from low-budget independent to tent pole film franchises, and explore concepts, processes and different strategic approaches used by today's distributors.

Please review a sample syllabus for more details about the course.

Expectation of Hours: 

The class meeting pattern will be discussed with qualified applicants during the interview process. In addition to the time required for course preparation, classroom instruction, and marking, the instructor is required to hold a minimum of one set 60-minute "office hour" per week on location, during which time she or he will be available to meet with students.

About NYU and NYU Los Angeles: 

Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 12 global academic centers and research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Los Angeles is a new study away opportunity designed for upper-level undergraduate students planning for careers in the entertainment and media industries. The program combines highly focused academic programming, including industry internships with a substantial professional development component. 

If you would like to learn more about the program, please visit the NYU Los Angeles program website.

Applicants should have a PhD in the relevant field and/or industry experience. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching marketing courses at the undergraduate level within a degree-granting program. Candidates with marketing experience in the film/media industry are strongly preferred.

All applications must be made online through Interfolio ByCommittee. If you are new to using Interfolio Faculty Search you may find the following guide useful: Job Applicant's Guide to Interfolio Faculty Search. 

Applications must include a cover letter, an updated CV, a list of references, and course evaluation summaries (if available). In the cover letter, please highlight any relevant experience you have in teaching and describe your teaching philosophy.

Consideration for applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed jointly by senior NYU leadership and colleagues in the Office of Global Programs. Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant. 

Please direct any questions to la.program.academics@nyu.edu.

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