Tenure-Track Film Production Professor

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University-Bozeman invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Film Production beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate production courses with a focus on fiction film production and develop an active creative research agenda.

The role includes serving on MFA committees, curriculum development, and contributions to recruitment and outreach across the School of Film and Photography.

Qualifications

• MFA or terminal degree in Film, Media Production, or related field.
• Active filmmaking agenda with a distinguished public record of original work and/or equivalent professional work in narrative filmmaking.
• Experience teaching at the college level and ability to teach comprehensive fiction production courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a creative research agenda and record of accomplishment.
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness and participate in program development and assessment.
• Advise undergraduate students and serve on MFA graduate committees.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.
• Contribute to recruitment, retention, and outreach activities.
• Participate in School, College, and University committees.

Skills

Active filmmaking agenda

College-level teaching

Fiction production instruction

Directing

Cinematography

Lighting

Teaching diverse media

Education

MFA or terminal degree in Film/Media Production

Job description

Montana State University-Bozeman invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Film Production beginning August 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate production courses with a focus on fiction film production and develop an active creative research agenda.

The role includes serving on MFA committees, curriculum development, and contributions to recruitment and outreach across the School of Film and Photography.