Assistant Professor, Immersive Media and Visuals for Live Events, UC College-Conservatory of Music

University of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

70d•$67,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks an experienced creative professional and teacher for a full-time tenure-track appointment, intended to begin August 15, 2026. This position is a joint appointment in CCM's division of Media Production (MPRO) and department Theatre Design and Production (TDP). The position will serve a lead role in creating new courses and programs, teaching content, and advising projects for BFA and MFA students in both MPRO and TDP.

Requirements

Prior to the effective date of appointment, the successful candidate must have either: 1. An MFA degree in Media Arts, Video Design, or a closely related field and two (2) years experience in either visuals for live events, immersive media, or a combination of both. OR 2. A Bachelor's degree in Media Arts, Video Design, or a closely related field, with seven (7) years of experience in either visuals for live events, immersive media, or a combination of both. Five (5) years of the work experience must be shown to be progressively more responsible. In addition, the successful candidate must have the following, which may be, but are not required to be, concurrent with the experience above: 3. Two (2) academic years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
4. Two (2) years of experience with visual media software programs such as Unreal Engine, Blender, Cinema 4D, AfterEffects, Notch, TouchDesigner, Disguise, or Pixera.

Responsibilities

Teach and develop new courses and programs for BFA and MFA students in Media Production and Theatre Design and Production. These courses and programs could center on work in areas such as Video Design, Content Creation and Video Systems Engineering for Live Entertainment, Virtual/XR Production, Immersive Media Design, Media Server programming, Unreal Engine, Installation & Camera, and Motion Capture Production. Other course areas could be developed based on the candidate's expertise and emerging market trends and developments.
Serve as the resident visual design and technology advisor for students working on CCM productions in film, theatre, musical theatre, opera, dance, and other live entertainment events, occasionally designing visuals for a production.
Serve as the lead faculty for CCM's XR/Virtual Production lab, housed in MPRO. Develop projects and instruction utilizing that space and assist other faculty in the use and implementation of the XR stage.
Maintain a sustained output of scholarly and/or creative contributions in the candidate's field of expertise.
Regularly engage industry to expand connections and curricular programming, engage guest artists, implement best practices, and expand professional training.
Advise and mentor students in the candidate's field of expertise.
Assist with the placement and coordination of student internships.
Engage in the recruitment of students to both MPRO and TDP.
Serve the college and university community through activities such as committee membership, academic advising, and mentorship of students.

Benefits

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
Competitive salary range of $67,000 - $73,000, based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities