Professor of Practice, Film and New Media Studies

Wheaton College of Massachusetts; Norton (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton College's Department of Film, Media, and Communications seeks a Professor of the Practice of Film and Digital Media, starting Fall 2027. The full-time position will teach foundational courses in Film and Media Production as well as higher-level courses in the candidate's specialty.

Candidates with experience in filmmaking, video production, motion graphics, visual effects, virtual production, online video, or sound design are welcome.

Qualifications

• MA with teaching or professional experience or MFA required.
• Experience teaching foundational and upper-level courses.
• Strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational courses in Film and Media Production and higher-level courses in area of expertise.
• Mentor students and contribute to a diverse, equitable learning environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Film & media production

Equity & inclusion

Education

MA or MFA in relevant field

Job description

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 0601335
• Position Title: Professor of Practice, Film and New Media Studies
• FLSA: Exempt
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Staff Term: Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
• Academic Year Schedule (dates):
• Faculty Term: Full Academic Year
• Position Type: Faculty
• Department: Film, Media, and Communications

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Film, Media, and Communications at Wheaton College is seeking applicants for a Professor of the Practice of Film and Digital Media, starting in Fall 2027. The successful candidate for this full-time teaching position will teach foundational courses in Film and Media Production as well as higher-level courses in their area of expertise. Candidates with experience in any of these areas are welcome to apply: filmmaking, video production, motion graphics, visual effects, virtual production, online short form video, or sound design.

Wheaton’s Film, Media, and Communications department consists of five full-time, student-centered faculty with expertise as scholars and practitioners. It is committed to creating an innovative, inclusive learning community that values combining theory, creative practice, and critical application in the fields of film, media, and communications.

As a department focused on equity and supporting diversity within academia, we encourage applications from individuals who may have been historically excluded from Communications programs and from those who are strongly committed to diversifying the field through mentoring students.

Minimum Qualifications

A MA with strong teaching or professional experience or MFA degree is required at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have the ability to teach courses such as Production I, Production II, Digital Editing, and in subject areas that enhance student ability to succeed in creative industries, such as film, television, online video, and videogames.

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $55K. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

Physical Demands

The ability to transport, lift, assemble film and video production equipment.

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Contact(s)

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Additional Documents 1
• Teaching Materials
• Media Link