Assistant Professor of Digital Film

Utah Tech University•St. George 84770, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Utah Tech University’s Digital Film Program invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in St. George, Utah, beginning Fall Semester 2027. The position focuses on teaching digital film courses in audio production and/or postproduction, with emphasis on visual and motion graphics, as well as general education film courses. The successful candidate will contribute to student learning, program recruitment, course development and assessment, student film productions and commercial projects, and department, division, and university service. The role may also include special assignments such as constructing set pieces or recording spaces. The position starts July 1, 2027, with faculty service and pay and benefits beginning on that date. The annual salary is $64,000–$67,000, depending on qualifications and experience; optional summer or overload teaching may provide additional compensation. The position includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; employee assistance and wellness programs; retirement plan contributions; and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. Employment is contingent upon verification of required degrees and a successful background check.

Requirements

MFA in a related discipline.
Specialization in at least one of the following areas: production sound mixing; ADR and foley recording; postproduction workflow; or visual and motion graphics.
Focus, interest, and expertise in teaching at an institution of higher learning.
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with students, staff, and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Desire to work in a small department where all faculty participate in teaching, film production, and institutional and community service.
Professional film experience in postproduction and/or audio mixing.
University teaching experience in production sound mixing, ADR and foley recording, postproduction workflow, or visual and motion graphics.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned digital film courses in audio production and/or postproduction, emphasizing visual and motion graphics, as well as general education film courses, each fall and spring semester.
Promote the Digital Film program and participate in recruiting new students.
Develop course content, outcomes, and evaluation systems, and assess course offerings in consultation with digital film faculty and staff.
Work with students on program productions and commercial projects as assigned.
Hold office hours, attend department and division meetings, and follow college, division, and university policies and procedures.
Carry out special assignments, which may include constructing set pieces or recording spaces.
Perform other duties as assigned.