Assistant Professor: Cinematography and Video/Film Production

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas Media Arts program seeks an Assistant Professor of Cinematography and Video/Film Production. The successful candidate will prepare future filmmakers by teaching core courses, 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 them develop creative and technical skills for the film and media industries. The position will contribute to student success and strengthen instruction in important areas of the curriculum. Media Arts provides a liberal arts education that prepares students to be creative media producers and critical consumers. The program emphasizes principles, skills, critical thinking, and opportunities to succeed in a changing media environment. The position is based at the University of North Texas in Denton and has a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. work schedule. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding. Applicants must submit at least two professional references.

Requirements

MFA in Film Production or a comparable field.
Three years of commercial experience in film production as a producer, director, and cinematographer.
Submit a minimum of two professional references as part of the application.

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.
Teaching experience at the university level.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
WGA and SAG signatory membership.
DGA and PGA eligibility.
Experience with Hispanic-Serving Institutions or Minority-Serving Institutions and/or proficiency in Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or Yoruba.

Responsibilities

Teach MRTS 4400: Film Capstone, MRTS 4150: Advanced Cinematography, and MRTS 3540: Motion Design and Visual Effects.
Prepare students 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.