APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: * CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. * CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. * If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management Department (RPTM) in the College of Health and Human Development is seeking an award-winning Documentary Film Director with an MFA in film production and direction. The successful candidate should have several years of experience and success in leading a robust crew in creative and artistic aspects of filmmaking. Candidate must be able to make decisions about the storytelling approach, visual style, and overall narrative structure of the film from beginning to end. Also must have strong interview skills and strong communication skills as well as be comfortable interacting with people of different ages and racial backgrounds. The director must work closely with the team of writers and visionaries behind the project. This team is comprised of researchers and social activists both at The Pennsylvania State University and other universities within the United States and is central to the background, direction and vision of the film. The director must have a strong sense of storytelling to help guide this team and their ideas forward with passion and intent to create a product that not only communicates the story of racial disparities and discriminatory treatment in public spaces but also helps create educational materials and a community outreach toolkit with productive solutions for these longstanding institutional problems. The director must have a passion for social justice issues and telling stories of social, racial and historical importance. They must be available primarily in State College, PA with the ability to frequently travel to Philadelphia and other states. This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Please upload your resume, cover letter, and sample reels with your application in Workday. Questions can be directed to hpp5203@psu.edu. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA