Media Arts (Video and Film Production), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

13 paid holidays

Insurance

Retirement plans

401K/403B Deferred plans

Educational benefits

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN, invites applications for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) Lecturer in Video and Film Production within the Department of Media Arts. The one-year appointment may be renewed based on funding and performance, with a start date of January 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach courses across preproduction, production, and postproduction, as well as aesthetics, history, and theory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in video and film production or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
• A bachelor's degree with three (3) years of full-time or six (6) years part-time verifiable professional experience will be considered in lieu of a master's degree.
• In lieu of a master's or bachelor's degree, ten (10) years of full-time or twenty (20) years of part-time verifiable professional experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide range of video and film production courses, including preproduction, production, and postproduction, as well as aesthetics, history, and theory.
• This is a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position with a one-year appointment, start date January 1, 2027, at rank Lecturer.

Skills

Video production

Cinematography

Film production

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in video/film production

Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience

10 years professional experience

Job description

Job Title

Media Arts (Video and Film Production), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Department

Media Arts

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Media Arts at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#144020) in video and film production at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The start date for the appointment is January 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach a wide range of video and film production courses, including, but not limited to, preproduction, production, and postproduction, as well as aesthetics, history, and theory.

Required Education

A master's degree in video and film production or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. A bachelor's degree with three (3) years of full-time or six (6) years of part-time verifiable professional experience will be considered in lieu of a master's degree. In lieu of a master's or bachelor's degree, ten (10) years of full-time or twenty (20) years of part-time verifiable professional experience will be considered. Professional experience must be in cinematography, filmmaking, TV/film production, directing, editing, technical direction, or production executive roles.

Other Desirables

Applicants who include evidence in their application materials of instructional experience, such as conducting professional seminars, chairing presentations, or offering tutorials in areas relevant to the courses they will teach, will receive special consideration. In addition, applicants who include relevant awards, industry memberships, or certifications in creative/technical areas in their application materials will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of creative activities as separate attachments when submitting the application.

NOTE: The statement of creative activities must include the following:

1. Chronological list of projects and the position(s) held. A link to an updated IMDB is preferred.


2. List of links to representative samples of professional work.

Special Instruction to Applicants

If you need help with the application, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at [phone]. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Jerod Hollyfield at [e-mail].

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave


• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty


• 13 paid University holidays


• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• Retirement plans


• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans


• Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at [phone].
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [e-mail].

Application Review Date: 10/06/2026