Assistant Teaching Professor of Film & Media Studies

The Film & Media Studies Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a three-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2025. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion.

We seek an individual with expertise in film and/or media arts production with an emphasis on digital media. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load. This job involves teaching both media arts production and introductory film & media studies classes. The successful applicant must further have the ability to teach compelling courses in digital media production and other lecture and seminar-style courses, including courses focused on the use of industry standard software.

College-level teaching experience. Previous film/media industry experience.

Skills and experience in animation, VFX, virtual production, or other areas of practical production such as directing, producing, cinematography, editing, and sound design are desirable, as are any of the following: color grading, motion graphics, distribution, and/or client-based video production.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of teaching interests that describes how your scholarly work informs your approach to teaching and mentoring your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Film & Media Studies in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 31, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.