Assistant Professor of Film Studies

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness program with release time and

Job summary

Weber State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film Studies with an emphasis in narrative fiction film production and cinematography. The successful candidate will support hands-on instruction in filmmaking and visual storytelling and contribute to both the applied and theoretical areas of the Film Studies curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive expertise in digital, 16 mm, and 35 mm cinematography, and will mentor student filmmakers while expanding advanced

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Film Production, Film, Cinema, Media Studies, or a closely related field; ABD candidates considered if degree completed by July 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated expertise in cinematography and narrative fiction film production including camera work, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with professional or professional-level film production workflows.
• Experience teaching film production courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 12-credit-hour load per semester across both introductory and advanced courses.
• Deliver applied and theoretical courses in person and online at all undergraduate levels.
• Mentor undergraduate filmmakers and capstone projects; develop new production courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and program/service activities.

Skills

Cinematography

Film production

Teaching experience

Storytelling

Education

MFA or PhD in Film Production/Film/Cinema/Media Studies

Tools

Professional film production workflows

Job description

Assistant Professor of Film Studies

Requisition Number: F00556P

Job Description

The Film Studies Program at Weber State University seeks applicantsfor a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film Studies positionwith an emphasis in narrative fiction film production andcinematography. The successful candidate will support the program'sgrowing demand for hands-on instruction in filmmaking and visualstorytelling and contribute to both the applied andtheoreticalareas of the Film Studies curriculum.

We seek a filmmaker-educator with demonstrated accomplishments increative studio production who is also comfortable teaching acrossmultiple areas of the discipline. We are especially interested incandidates well-versed in the art and technique of digital, 16 mm,and 35 mm cinematography. The ideal candidate will have acomprehensive engagement with and ability to effectively teachnarrative filmmaking from the pre-to-post production.

The successful candidate should expect to teach applied andtheoretical courses, face-to-face and online, at all undergraduatelevels, including General Education and specialized courses withinfilm production. This new hire will be integral to supporting theFilm Studies Program's curriculum, mentoring student filmmakers,expanding opportunities for advanced production instruction, andpreparing students for professional and creative careers in thefilm and entertainment industries. We desire a candidate whodemonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate education and theneeds of students within the context of a dual-mission publicuniversity.

The Film Studies Program at Weber State University is aninterdisciplinary program offering undergraduate study in filmanalysis, history, theory, and production.

Job Duties

This tenure-track position involves a 12-credit-hour teaching loadper semester. The successful candidate should expect to teachapplied and theoretical courses at all levels of the undergraduatecurriculum, from introductory and General Education courses throughspecialized upper-division production and capstone courses.

Teaching responsibilities may include but are not limitedto::

• FILM 2200: Fundamentals of Film Studies (General Education)
• FILM 2280: Film Production
• FILM 2820: Special Topics in Film Studies
• FILM 3010: Pre- to Post-Production
• FILM 3280: Directing for the Screen
• FILM 3310: Post-Production: Editing and Beyond
• FILM 3820: Advanced Special Topics in Film Studies
• FILM 4700: Film Studies Capstone
• FILM 4120: Careers in the Film and Entertainment Industry
• FILM 4860: Film Internship

The successful candidate may also develop and teach specializedproduction courses in areas such as cinematography, camera andlighting, visual storytelling, advanced production, or other areasrelated to the candidate's expertise.

Additional responsibilities include mentoring undergraduatefilmmakers and capstone projects; maintaining an active program ofcreative and/or scholarly work appropriate for tenure andpromotion; contributing to curriculum development and assessment;advising and mentoring students; participating in program, college,and university service; and developing relationships with regionaland professional film communities.

We encourage applicants who will contribute to Weber StateUniversity's mission of providing transformative educationalexperiences for students through learning, service, scholarshipand creative work.

Start date is July 1, 2027, and classes begin in late August.

Required Qualifications

• MFA or Ph.D. in Film Production, Film, Cinema, Media Studies,or a closely related field. ABD candidates considered if degreewill be completed by July 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated expertise in cinematography and narrative fictionfilm production, including camera work, lighting, composition, andvisual storytelling.
• Experience with professional or professional-level filmproduction workflows.
• Experience teaching film production courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional work in at least one other area of fiction filmproduction, including directing, producing/budgeting, specialeffects, and/or animation.
• Ability to teach celluloid cinematography.
• Experience supervising capstone or advanced undergraduatecreative projects.
• Experience developing production-based academiccurriculum.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary

• medical
• dental
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• retirement
• awellness program with release time and paid incentives
• tuitionbenefits
• free tickets to athletic and performing arts events
• paid holidays

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Open Date: 10/09/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Salary starts at$60,000 with possibility of increase based on experience.

About Weber State University

Founded in 1889, Weber State University is located 35 miles northof downtown Salt Lake City in Ogden, Utah, which is considered thenorthern edge of the Salt Lake City metro area. It is anopen-enrollment university with 26,000 students. Weber State andthe Ogden area receive over 220 days of sunshine annually and boasta thriving arts scene, proximity to two major ski areas, a widevariety of outdoor recreation experiences, and a stunning campus atthe foot of the Wasatch Mountains. Additional information aboutWeber State University is available at www.weber.edu.

Physical Activity of this position

Expressing or exchangingideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed orimportant instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. ,Ability to receive detailed information with or withoutassistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Light work. Exertingup to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of forcefrequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to moveobjects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greaterthan that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception andfield of vision

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using acomputer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in thisposition

None. The worker is not substantially exposed toadverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office oradministrative work).

Criminal background check required as a condition ofemployment.

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