Tenure-Track Film Production — Cinematography & Docs

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for up to two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Film Production to begin August 2027.

The department seeks filmmakers with active creative practices and specialization in cinematography, sound recording and design, and/or documentary filmmaking, with editing and analogue technologies as additional areas.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in film production or related discipline.
• Specializes in cinematography, sound recording and design, or documentary filmmaking.
• PhD candidates who are ABD at time of application may be considered for Assistant Professor; PhD must be confirmed by Aug 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Supervise graduate MFA theses.
• Teach foundational graduate and undergraduate production courses and contribute to the department's curriculum.

Skills

Cinematography

Sound recording & design

Documentary filmmaking

Editing & analogue technologies

Education

MFA in Film Production or related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Job description

The Department of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for up to two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Film Production to begin August 2027.

The department seeks filmmakers with active creative practices and specialization in cinematography, sound recording and design, and/or documentary filmmaking, with editing and analogue technologies as additional areas.