Tenure-Track Filmmaking & Media Arts Professor

Fairfield University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Film, Television, and Media Arts Production. The successful candidate will teach hands-on, introductory filmmaking, screenwriting and editing, plus advanced courses in producing, feature film/TV screenwriting and directing.

The role includes a three-course load per semester, active research/creative activity, and service for tenure. The appointment is contingent on budget approval and will begin September 1, 2027, with

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required; MFA preferred; PhD acceptable with relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching, with emphasis on screenwriting instruction.
• Evidence of potential for academic career success and scholarly/creative activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on, introductory courses in filmmaking, short film screenwriting and editing.
• Teach advanced courses in producing, feature film/television screenwriting, and directing.
• Engage with Fairfield’s mission of social justice and responsibility.

Skills

Undergrad teaching

Screenwriting instruction

Directing/writing/producing

Public exhibition track record

Education

MFA preferred

PhD acceptable with relevant experience

Job description

Fairfield University seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Film, Television, and Media Arts Production. The successful candidate will teach hands-on, introductory filmmaking, screenwriting and editing, plus advanced courses in producing, feature film/TV screenwriting and directing.

The role includes a three-course load per semester, active research/creative activity, and service for tenure. The appointment is contingent on budget approval and will begin September 1, 2027, with