Open Rank Faculty Position in Media Production & Studio Manager (Emphasis in Multi Camera Production), Non- tenure Track
About The Position
The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication (NQSC) at High Point University invites applications for an open rank faculty position in Media Production with additional responsibilities as Studio Manager. The appointment begins in August 2026. This unique dual role position blends teaching in media production with operational and technical leadership of the School’s state of the art 4K/UHD television studios. The successful candidate will guide students in field and multi camera production, maintain a professional standard studio environment, and support the School’s vibrant culture of hands on, high impact media creation. This is a non tenure track, 11 month faculty appointment (August 1–June 30) with a 1/1 teaching load. Faculty at HPU are expected to demonstrate strong teaching, active professional/creative development, and meaningful service to the department, school, university, and community.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Film, Broadcasting, Media Studies, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience with multi‑camera studio systems and control room technologies.
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and other Adobe Creative Cloud media tools.
- Ability to teach and mentor students at both introductory and advanced levels.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment.
- Commitment to high‑quality teaching, professional growth, and university service.
- Willingness to learn and adopt new production technologies as they evolve.
Nice To Haves
- University‑level teaching experience and a demonstrated student‑centered pedagogy.
- Experience managing studio facilities and coordinating complex video productions.
- A balanced combination of professional industry experience and academic engagement.
- Familiarity or experience with Virtual Production/Augmented Production systems.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in field production, multi‑camera studio production, and related media production areas.
- Teach introductory and advanced courses in video production and editing.
- Maintain technical and creative currency, incorporating new technologies and industry practices into instruction.
- Support student learning in a collaborative, student‑centered environment.
- Advise students on academic planning, course selection and career development.
- Oversee scheduling, daily operations, and maintenance of the NQSC UHD/4K television studios and control rooms.
- Administer integrated production systems including: video switching, camera control, routing, playback, teleprompter, audio mixing, intercom, DMX‑controlled lighting, graphics, and related hardware/software.
- Coordinate and support studio productions for faculty, classes, student organizations, and School/University programming.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting to ensure smooth production workflows.
- Conduct tours, demonstrations, and showcases for prospective students, visitors, and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain studio policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Work flexible hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends.
Benefits
- Eligible for promotion and multi‑year renewable contract
- Support and funding for professional development, creative work, or research activities
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Job Type
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