Assistant Professor of Film Production

at  Montana State University

The School of Film & Photography at Montana State University-Bozeman invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Film Production beginning August 2024. We aim to find a colleague whose creative work transcends traditional boundaries between film and related media with the ability to teach subjects across the School’s undergraduate and graduate filmmaking curriculum.
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. In addition, M.S.U. recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. Because increasing the diversity of the film profession is one of our strategic priorities, women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• MFA or other terminal degree in Film, Media Production, or related fields
• Active filmmaking agenda with a distinguished public record of original creative works and/or comparable professional work in narrative filmmaking
• Experience in college-level teaching
• Ability to teach comprehensive undergraduate filmmaking courses
• Ability to teach upper-division fiction film production
• Ability to teach specialty courses in one of the following areas: producing, sound production, lighting, cinematography, editing
• Openness to teaching and mentoring students in an array of filmmaking styles and voices
• Ability to teach in a diverse university community and support the success of students from diverse backgrounds

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Owing to the breadth and integration of our programs, candidates who demonstrate

Experience, Education, Knowledge & additional interest, and expertise in one or more of the following areas will be given preference:

• Ability to teach nonfiction production courses at the undergraduate level and in our MFA Science and Natural History Program
• Ability to teach courses in addition to the above in one or more of the following areas: producing, sound production and post-production, lighting, cinematography, editing, post-production workflows, screenwriting, virtual production techniques

POSITION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Develop and maintain a creative research agenda and record of accomplishment
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness and participate in program development and assessment
• Advise undergraduate students and serve on MFA graduate committees
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment
• Contribute to recruitment, retention, and outreach activities
• Participate in School, College, and University committees