Assistant Professor

The Baylor University Department of Film & Digital Media seeks a candidate for Assistant Professor who has substantial experience producing films. Experience producing projects in other areas of entertainment media such as serials, video games or podcasts is also a plus.

Baylor University

Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of “Great Colleges to Work For” from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor’s new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Baylor seeks to fill the following faculty position within the College of Arts and Sciences:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

The Baylor University Department of Film & Digital Media seeks a candidate for Assistant Professor who has substantial experience producing films. Experience producing projects in other areas of entertainment media such as serials, video games or podcasts is also a plus.

Research/Scholarship specializations:

Candidate must be well trained in producing, understanding a range of techniques and approaches relevant to the field today. The successful applicant will be an active filmmaker, making original contributions to narrative filmmaking, presenting contemporary storytelling from an individual perspective, with a record of success at film festivals and/or in distribution. Candidates must be artists demonstrating the potential to establish a significant track record of creative activity including exhibitions and professional involvement in the field at the national and international levels.

Teaching specializations:

Candidates need to be qualified to teach across the department’s curriculum, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful applicant will have demonstrable skills within the core aspects of filmmaking at all stages. It is expected that they will demonstrate mastery of the principles of cinematic storytelling and be able to mentor students as they form their own unique creative voice.

The successful applicant will be expected to work with MFA students in coursework and through serving on their committees, which would include serving as Thesis Committee Chair for some students.

With more than 150 undergraduate majors, the Department of Film & Digital Media offers coursework leading to the B.A. in Film & Digital Media, with a strong emphasis in media production, but also with areas of specialization in writing, film theory, advanced digital technologies, and media effects. The Film & Digital Media faculty prides itself on excellence in teaching and research/creative scholarship as well as a collegial work environment. The department also offers a cutting-edge M.F.A. program focused on writing and directing cinematic narratives.

An M.F.A. or Ph.D. in an appropriate field of study is required. You will be asked to provide a letter of interest; current curriculum vitae; a copy of an official transcript showing the highest degree conferred, and a list of three references with contact information. If the Ph.D. or M.F.A. is in progress, a copy of the official transcript of completed hours should also be submitted.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Please apply at Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/168176

To learn more about the above position, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Baylor University, please visit the appropriate URL: https://www.baylor.edu/fdm/; https://www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/; or /www.baylor.edu/hr/facultypositions.

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.