Narrative Film & Media Production- Immersive Practice

University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC); Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) seeks applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Narrative Film and Media Production. This role involves teaching production courses, engaging students in innovative creative work, and maintaining an active research practice.

We encourage candidates with expertise in narrative and documentary filmmaking, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive scholarly environment. The position also includes mentoring students and participating in departmental governance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of creative research and artistic exhibition.
• Ability to teach core production workflow courses.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver four five-unit courses each academic year.
• Teach narrative-oriented camera-based workflows.
• Engage in faculty governance and administrative service.

Skills

Creative work in narrative form

Experience in moving image media

Production and exhibition expertise

Interdisciplinary scholarship

Community-based and collaborative methods

Education

Terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) in related field

Tools

Camera-based production tools

Editing software

Sound design tools

Job description

The University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) seeks applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Narrative Film and Media Production. This role involves teaching production courses, engaging students in innovative creative work, and maintaining an active research practice.

We encourage candidates with expertise in narrative and documentary filmmaking, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive scholarly environment. The position also includes mentoring students and participating in departmental governance.