Instructor or Lecturer, Media Production and Management

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for an instructor or lecturer position in the Media Production and Management degree area, anticipated to begin in August 2026. This is a 9-month, non-tenure earning, annually renewable position that offers a clear career path with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance. The selected candidate will contribute to the mission of the Media Production and Management program by teaching undergraduate courses and, depending on the highest degree attained, may teach at the graduate level and support the Film MFA degree by providing critiques, mentoring, and serving on graduate thesis committees. The successful candidate may be expected to teach in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, mixed-mode, and online. The instructional duties and service assignments are in accordance with the school’s equitable workload policy, currently at four courses per semester. Other typical responsibilities include providing appropriate service in student advising (academic and career) and actively participating in the academic life of the school. This includes attending faculty meetings, graduations, assessing student learning, and engaging in committee work. These activities are integral to our commitment to student success and academic excellence. This position has no research expectations, but research and scholarly activities may be supported. Additionally, we are especially interested in a candidate who can contribute through their teaching and service to the excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. The UCF Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) provides a student-centered experience at the exciting intersection of technology, media, film, advertising, communications and public relations. Our faculty and staff bring an impressive background of experience and connect our students to internship and career opportunities. As the premier academic program for communications and media in Central Florida with successful alumni around the globe, NSCM is known for excellence in research, teaching, and service to students and the community. The curriculum blends both the theoretical and applied aspects of the field, offering eight bachelor’s degree programs, four master’s degree programs, and a Ph.D. program in strategic communication. The UCF College of Sciences is the largest college at the university and a powerhouse for the regional and national STEM workforce, spanning the natural, computational, and social sciences and with centers, institutes and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and innovation. Through sharing and applying knowledge, COS is cultivating pathways for students to solve our world’s most pressing and complex problems. With a mission to provide a world-class education in an environment where faculty, staff, and students thrive, research flourishes, and our community prospers; a number of COS academic programs are among those nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and others.

Requirements

• A master's degree (for an instructor) or a terminal degree (for a lecturer) in Radio-Television, Mass Media Production, Film Production, or a related field (e.g., Film Arts, Mass Communication, etc.) from an accredited institution by time of hire.
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree as their highest degree will be considered for an instructor only if they can document a minimum of ten years of professional experience in television production.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative educational environment with faculty, students, and administrators.
• Working familiarity with current production technologies and techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching college-level, hands-on production courses, in one or more of the following: videography, cinematography, studio/control room production, lighting, editing, production management, audio production, or media management.
• Experience executing live sports broadcasts in roles such as technical director, director, camera operator, audio technician, replay operator, graphics operator, and production assistant.
• Experience producing and finishing studio‑based or edited content, including videography, lighting, editing, post‑production workflows, sound design, color grading, and audio mixing.
• Experience teaching different modalities including face-to-face and online.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Media Production and Management degree area.
• Teach at the graduate level and support the Film MFA degree by providing critiques, mentoring, and serving on graduate thesis committees (depending on the highest degree attained).
• Teach in a variety of modalities including face-to-face, mixed-mode, and online.
• Provide appropriate service in student advising (academic and career).
• Actively participate in the academic life of the school, including attending faculty meetings, graduations, assessing student learning, and engaging in committee work.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees