Assistant Professor, Film and Media Production

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking a creative and collaborative Assistant Professor of Film and Media Production. This tenure-track position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as visual storytelling, documentary filmmaking, media production techniques, digital media innovation, and scriptwriting. The successful candidate will also contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives, collaborate with programs like the Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., Project for Visualizing Science, Noticiero Móvil, the Reynolds Media Lab, and sports media production. Expertise in editing, cinematography, documentary directing, or culturally inclusive media practices is encouraged.

Requirements

• A terminal degree, e.g., Ph.D., MFA, or ABD.
• Professional experience in film and media production is highly valued.
• A creative agenda that advances the field and contributes to interdisciplinary grant opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in editing, cinematography, documentary directing, or culturally inclusive media practices (e.g., Spanish-language media, Indigenous storytelling) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in film and media production, focusing on areas such as visual storytelling, documentary filmmaking, media production techniques, digital media innovation, script writing, and related fields.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping interdisciplinary programs through collaborations with initiatives such as the Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., Project for Visualizing Science, the Noticiero Móvil bilingual news service, the Reynolds Media Lab, and sports media production with the university’s athletic department.
• Advance the field through a creative agenda.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary grant opportunities.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 19.25% contribution generously matched by the University, 100% vested on the first day.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• Generous sick leave, long term disability and life insurance.
• Access to E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center with annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner options.
• Discounts at local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees and eligible dependents through counseling and advising services.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program to assist new faculty spouses/partners in identifying career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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