Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Film & Media Arts - Production (Position #06345)

About the Role

The Division of Film & Media Arts in the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University is seeking a production teacher to join a creative and productive faculty and student body located in one of the leading media markets in the nation. The ideal candidate can effectively mentor student filmmakers at all levels, helping them identify and utilize their own creative voices through a variety of media forms.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate courses in film and media production
• Teach specialized courses in the candidate's particular area(s) of expertise and interest

Qualifications

• Minimum: MFA or equivalent is required, along with previous teaching experience. Must have strong and broad skills in the technical aspects of filmmaking, with specialized expertise in at least one "craft" area (e.g., cinematography, sound, editing, etc.)
• Preferred: Experience in short-form or long-form narrative production and/or production for social media

Position Details

This is a renewable, professional (i.e., non-tenure) track position with a start date in August 2027.

Application Instructions

Please submit a vita and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience. Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/191550

To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by October 17, 2026. The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

About the Division of Film & Media Arts

The Division of Film & Media Arts is home to approximately 100 undergraduate majors in its Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts programs, with the latter offering a choice of concentrations between production and screenwriting. Our program merges practical and conceptual aspects of media and encourages interdisciplinary connections to related fields. Our faculty includes a uniquely talented group of writers, scholars, and award-winning film and video makers. Alumni have become successful industry professionals with distinctions including festival recognition, Emmys, Academy Awards, and many other honors. Visit the Meadows School and the Division's web site for detailed information: http://smu.edu/meadows/

About the Meadows School of the Arts

Founded in 1969, the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University is one of the foremost arts education institutions in the United States. The Meadows School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Advertising, Art, Art History, Arts and Non-Profit Leadership, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Creative Computation, Dance, Design and Innovation, Film and Media Arts, Game Development, Journalism, Music, and Theatre. The Meadows School is a leader in curricular innovation and challenges its students to make a difference locally and globally through building vital connections between the arts and society. The Meadows School of the Arts is also a convener for the arts in North Texas, serving as a catalyst for new collaborations and providing critical industry research.

About SMU

Southern Methodist University, a private nonsectarian university of roughly 12,000 students, is an inclusive and intellectually diverse community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas and is dedicated to academic excellence. SMU sits in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, a culturally rich global arts, business and tech hub and home to over eight million people, offering exceptional museums, diverse cultural attractions and a vibrant economy.