Assistant Professor in Editing (Tenure-Track) (27-28)
About The Position
The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University seeks an editor for a tenure-track position in one of the most innovative cinema programs in the country. The position begins in September 2027. DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. In 2026, the School of Cinematic Arts was ranked 10th in Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the top film schools in the country and first in the Midwest. There are currently over 2,000 majors enrolled in our degree programs in Film & Television and Animation with concentrations in editing among 15 other disciplines. DePaul has advanced the field of education for editing and is expanding its curriculum, faculty, and technology to be the leadership institution for post-production training and research in the Midwest. Resources include six sound stages at Cinespace Studios, the Jarvis Center for Innovation and Collaboration, two sound studios, color and editing suites, industry-standard camera packages, a virtual production studio, motion capture systems, a television studio, and two theaters. For more information about the School of Cinematic Arts programs, please visit our website: http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/about/Pages/School-of-Cinematic-Arts.aspx
Requirements
- Terminal degree and/or equivalent professional experience is required.
- Extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: editing for feature films, television, or documentary.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with color correction, sound, or post production finishing workflows is highly desired.
- College-level teaching experience desired.
Responsibilities
- Teaching
- curricular development
- service
- supervising student/faculty projects
- continued creative activities and/or scholarship in the field
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
