Tenure-Track Film Production: Cinematography & Docs

1000scholars; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for up to two tenure-track positions in Film Production at Assistant or Associate Professor rank, to begin August 2027. We seek filmmakers with active practice and specialties in cinematography, sound design, or documentary filmmaking.

Successful candidates will teach five courses per year and supervise MFA theses, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate production courses.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in film production or related discipline.
• PhD candidates ABD may apply for Assistant rank; must be confirmed by Aug 1, 2027.
• Specializes in cinematography, sound, or documentary filmmaking; editing/analogue inclinations welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year, including areas of specialty.
• Supervise MFA theses in the department's program.
• Contribute to undergraduate/graduate production instruction and research.

Skills

Cinematography

Sound design

Documentary filmmaking

Editing

Teaching

Creative practice

Education

Terminal degree MFA or PhD in film production

Tools

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Avid Media Composer

Job description

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for up to two tenure-track positions in Film Production at Assistant or Associate Professor rank, to begin August 2027. We seek filmmakers with active practice and specialties in cinematography, sound design, or documentary filmmaking.

Successful candidates will teach five courses per year and supervise MFA theses, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate production courses.