Assistant Professor of Film and Video Production

The Department of Communication & Film at the University of Memphis seeks to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in film and video production to begin in August 2025. The accomplishments of candidates for this position must reflect their commitment to working with an inclusive student population, and their ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural academic goals of the university.

The candidate must have a terminal degree, experience in the field of film and video production and a record of ongoing creative achievement. The candidate should be able to demonstrate hands-on experience in the full production process from writing to post-production.

Preference will be given to those with a record of teaching intermediate and advanced courses in narrative writing, producing, and directing. The candidate should also have experience teaching basic production courses.

With an enrollment of around 20,000 students, The University of Memphis is a leading metropolitan research university, noted for drawing on the strengths and challenges of our urban setting and region. One of six departments in the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the Department of Communication & Film includes 20 full-time faculty members, approximately 45 graduate students (MA and PhD), and over 200 undergraduate majors. At the undergraduate and MA levels, we offer concentrations in Film and Video production and Communication Studies. At the PhD level, we offer programs in Rhetoric and Media Studies and Applied Communication. Detailed information about the Department and the University can be found at memphis.edu/communication and memphis.edu.

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, work samples, an unofficial transcript, and contact information for three references online at workforum.memphis.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or additional information, please contact Associate Prof. David Goodman, Search Committee chair, at dgodman1@memphis.edu.

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.

The candidate must have a terminal degree and experience in the field of film and video production. The candidate should be able to demonstrate hands-on experience in the full production process from writing to post-production.

Preference will be given to those with a record of teaching intermediate and advanced courses in narrative writing, producing, and directing. The candidate should also have experience teaching basic production courses.

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, work samples, an unofficial transcript, and contact information for three references online at workforum.memphis.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or additional information, please contact Associate Prof. David Goodman, Search Committee chair, at dgodman1@memphis.edu.