Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) – Film Production – University of Regina

The Film Studies Association of Canada (FSAC); Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Assistant Professor in Film Production to join their dynamic Faculty of Media, Art, & Performance. This tenure-track role offers an exciting opportunity to teach a variety of courses, including dramatic film, animation, and screenwriting, while engaging in creative research. Located in a vibrant city on the beautiful Canadian prairies, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of film education. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering artistic research and excellence in film production.

Qualifications

• MFA in Film/Media Production required.
• Experience in teaching film production at university or college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in film production.
• Participate in departmental and university-wide committees.

Skills

Dramatic Film Production

Animation

Darkroom Photography

Audio Production

Screenwriting

Education

MFA in Film/Media Production

Job description

Job Posting: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) – Film Production – University of Regina

The Faculty of Media, Art, & Performance at the University of Regina invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Film Production (Department of Film) commencing July 1, 2024.

Responsibilities:

1. Teach various undergraduate and graduate courses in dramatic film, animation, darkroom photography, audio production, and screenwriting.
2. Participate in service to the Department, Faculty, and university-wide committees.

Qualifications:

1. MFA in Film/Media Production.
2. University or college teaching experience in film production.
3. Active creative research practice with expertise in dramatic filmmaking and animation.

The University of Regina is located in the heart of a vibrant and increasingly diverse, mid-sized city in the centre of the beautiful Canadian prairies on Treaty 4 Territory with a presence in Treaty 6, the territories of the Nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, and the traditional homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation.

The Department of Film at the University of Regina is the only university between Western Ontario and Vancouver to offer a BFA in Film Production. We also offer MFA and MA programs and BA and BA Honours degrees in Film Studies. The Department of Film is dedicated to teaching film in an interdisciplinary environment within the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance.

The University has a student population of 16,000+ and is home to 10 faculties, including many academic departments and program areas. These units have established national and international reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

With a faculty complement of 35 full-time professors, including some of the most celebrated contemporary artists in the country, the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance enjoys a long-standing reputation as one of Western Canada’s foremost environments for artistic research at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Emphasizing the importance of studio production and theory, we offer BA, BFA, BMus, MMus, MA, MFA, and an Interdisciplinary Studies PhD in Media and Artistic Practices.

The deadline for all application documents is March 21, 2024

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We value diversity in the workplace.