Tenure-Track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of Digital & Immersive Media / UMKC CONSERVATORY / Theatre Division

University of Missouri System • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The UMKC Conservatory invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position in Digital and Immersive Media at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2026. This position involves teaching and research that extends into diverse media contexts including theatre, dance, music, and integrated opportunities. Here, 'media' refers to screen-based, interactive, and immersive environments where images interact with music, narrative, space, and technology. Examples include media creation for digital platforms such as projections, installations, video mapping, animation, and digital design, as well as live or hybrid performance work.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in Digital / Projection Design or Equivalent professional experience (ABD considered).
• Expertise in scenic projections, digital content creation, 3-D mapping, and immersive media for live entertainment.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience, preferably at the University / professional level.
• Demonstrated and increasing profile of research and scholarly productivity, including design for the theatre, film, and emerging media forms.
• Active involvement in professional organizations, with long-term potential for leadership.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills necessary for success in higher education.
• Previous artistic leadership, collaboration, and community engagement through performance or educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in digital and immersive integrated media arts at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including introductory courses.
• Oversee ongoing curriculum development of Digital and Immersive Media within the UMKC Conservatory and Theatre Division.
• Oversee MFA Design and Technology - Digital and Immersive Media graduate assistantship assignments.
• Oversee and mentor graduate students in their coursework.
• Mentor and advise students in their production work.
• Participate in the Conservatory Production Team, including bi-weekly meetings and occasional work calls.
• Connect students with industry-standard tools, workflows, and professional portfolio development.
• Maintain an active agenda of creative activity, in composition and related subjects.
• Engage in a variety of service activities including committees, outreach, and community partnerships.
• Engage in recruitment activities, including prospective MFA student evaluation.
• Collaborate with faculty across the Conservatory providing interdisciplinary experiences that train students in an integrated artist-scholar framework.

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Health plans
• Retirement contributions
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees