Assistant Professor in Editing (Tenure-Track) (27-28)

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DePaul University in Chicago seeks a tenure-track editor for the School of Cinematic Arts, beginning September 2027. The role emphasizes teaching, curricular development, service, and ongoing creative activity within a premier cinema program.

Located in the Loop and Lincoln Park, DePaul offers extensive facilities and resources for post-production. The salary range for this 10-month position is $91,000–$100,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive editing experience for feature films, television, or documentary.
• Experience with color correction, sound, or post-production finishing workflows.
• College-level teaching experience preferred.
• Terminal degree or equivalent professional experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in film editing and related areas.
• Develop curriculum and contribute to program growth.
• Provide service to the department and supervise student/faculty projects.
• Pursue ongoing creative activity and/or scholarship in the field.

Skills

Editing

Color correction

Sound design

Post production

Teaching

Curricular development

Student supervision

Scholarship

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 190575

Rank: Assistant Professor

College/School: Chicago, IL - Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media

Position Description

The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University seeks an editor for a tenure-track position in one of the most innovative cinema programs in the country. The position begins in September 2027.

DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. In 2026, the School of Cinematic Arts was ranked 10th in Hollywood Reporter's annual list of the top film schools in the country and first in the Midwest.

There are currently over 2,000 majors enrolled in our degree programs in Film & Television and Animation with concentrations in editing among 15 other disciplines.

DePaul has advanced the field of education for editing and is expanding its curriculum, faculty, and technology to be the leadership institution for post-production training and research in the Midwest. Resources include six sound stages at Cinespace Studios, the Jarvis Center for Innovation and Collaboration, two sound studios, color and editing suites, industry-standard camera packages, a virtual production studio, motion capture systems, a television studio, and two theaters.

For more information about the School of Cinematic Arts programs, please visit our website: http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/about/Pages/School-of-Cinematic-Arts.aspx

Qualifications

Ideal candidates for the position will have extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: editing for feature films, television, or documentary. Experience with color correction, sound, or post production finishing workflows is highly desired. College-level teaching experience desired. Job responsibilities include teaching, curricular development, service, supervising student/faculty projects and continued creative activities and/or scholarship in the field. Terminal degree and/or equivalent professional experience is required.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit.

Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length.

The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information

The salary range for this 10-month position is $91,000 - $100,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.