Assistant Professor of Film and Media Arts

About the role

The successful candidate will teach across the film curriculum, with a special focus on screenwriting and fiction film production. They will hold an MFA in film production or a closely related filmmaking discipline by the start date and maintain an active and ongoing creative practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate-level courses in screenwriting and film production
• Develop and deliver innovative, engaging, and effective online and in-person instruction
• Maintain an active and ongoing program of creative practice in the discipline
• Contribute to the department's research and creative output
• Participate in departmental and university committees
• Engage in professional development opportunities and attend conferences

Requirements

• A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in film production or a closely related filmmaking discipline by the start date
• An established or emerging record of creative scholarship peer-reviewed through festivals and other juried or curated forums
• Strengths in fiction filmmaking, including screenwriting, and a craft specialization in one or more of the following: sound design, producing, or post-production
• Experience working in contemporary areas of practice such as writing for episodic and streaming platforms, independent and micro-budget feature development, and the craft implications of generative AI and virtual production

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in film production or a closely related field preferred
• At least three years of teaching experience at the college level
• Proven ability to mentor students and direct capstone and thesis projects
• Experience with online instructional technology and teaching in both online and residential formats

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools

Benefits

Regent University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually, posted in good faith based on the budgeted amount available for the position.

Schedule

The appointment will begin July 1, 2027.

Contact Information

To apply, complete the faculty application and submit a current CV, a cover letter, and a portfolio of creative work. The portfolio must provide links to complete works rather than reels or excerpts, and must state for each work your specific creative role and contribution together with the work’s festival, exhibition, or distribution history and dates. The cover letter should describe: your current creative practice and the direction of your work over the next several years; your preparation to teach screenwriting at every level alongside your craft specialization; your teaching philosophy, including professional mentoring and experience directing capstone and thesis projects; and the relationship between your Christian faith and your scholarly and teaching vocation. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.

Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled.