Assistant Professor: Cinematography and Video/Film Production

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

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About The Position

Media Arts at the University of North Texas seeks an Assistant Professor of Cinematography and Video/Film Production. The successful candidate will teach key courses in the Media Arts program, including MRTS 4400: Film Capstone, MRTS 4150: Advanced Cinematography, and MRTS 3540: Motion Design and Visual Effects. These courses give students hands-on experience in filmmaking, visual storytelling, advanced production techniques, and post-production workflows, helping prepare them with creative and technical skills for Texas’s growing film and media industries and beyond. The position will contribute to student success and strengthen instruction in core areas of the curriculum.

Media Arts provides a liberal arts education that prepares students to become creative media producers and critical consumers through principles, skills, critical thinking, and opportunities suited to an evolving media environment. The department welcomes candidates with experience working with HSI/MSIs and/or proficiency in languages spoken by the campus community, including Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese, Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, and Yoruba.

Requirements

• MFA in Film Production or a comparable field.
• At least three years of commercial film production experience as a producer, director, and cinematographer.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of commercial experience in film production as a producer, director, and cinematographer.
• Professional experience in both major studios and independent studios.
• Professional experience in visual effects and production design.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• WGA and SAG signatory membership.
• DGA and PGA eligibility.
• Experience with HSI/MSIs and/or proficiency in Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese, Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or Yoruba.

Responsibilities

• Teach MRTS 4400: Film Capstone, MRTS 4150: Advanced Cinematography, and MRTS 3540: Motion Design and Visual Effects.
• Provide students with hands-on learning in filmmaking, visual storytelling, advanced production techniques, and post-production workflows.
• Contribute to student success and strengthen instruction in key areas of the Media Arts curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level