Assistant Professor - Filmmaking & Media Arts Production

Fairfield University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Film, Television, and Media Arts Production. We seek a practicing filmmaker with a track record in directing, writing, or producing narrative work and public exhibition.

The successful candidate will teach hands-on introductory courses in filmmaking, screenwriting and editing, and advanced courses in producing, feature screenwriting, directing.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required; MFA preferred; PhD acceptable with relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, with emphasis on screenwriting instruction.
• Evidence of potential for academic career success.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on, introductory courses in filmmaking, short film screenwriting and editing.
• Teach advanced courses in producing, feature film/television screenwriting, and directing.
• Maintain an active research/creative agenda and participate in university service for promotion and tenure.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching experience

Screenwriting instruction

Narrative filmmaking

Producing/Directing/Writing

Education

MFA preferred; PhD acceptable with relevant professional experience

Job description

Fairfield University seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Film, Television, and Media Arts Production. We seek a practicing filmmaker with a track record in directing, writing, or producing narrative work and public exhibition.

The successful candidate will teach hands-on introductory courses in filmmaking, screenwriting and editing, and advanced courses in producing, feature screenwriting, directing.