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Assistant / Associate Professor of Film Production – Directing, UNLV Film [R0145079]

Location : UNLV1-Main Campus, Las Vegas

Time Type : Full time

Posted On : Posted 2 Days Ago

Time Left to Apply : End Date : December 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID : R0145079

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant / Associate Professor of Film Production – Directing, UNLV Film [R0145079] .

ROLE of the POSITION

This is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Film that involves teaching and academic service at the undergraduate and / or graduate level while maintaining a strong and ongoing record of creative achievement and / or scholarship. We seek a highly accomplished director of narrative fiction for the screen with a passion for visual storytelling and a deep understanding of the artistic and technical aspects of filmmaking. A successful candidate must have substantial professional credits as a director of feature films and / or television pilots or limited series and be able to employ a range of techniques to teach the art and craft of directing to student filmmakers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

This position requires a terminal degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and / or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and / or equivalent professional experience with a significant body of credits. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

This position requires a terminal degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and / or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and / or equivalent professional experience with a major body of credits signifying national and / or international recognition. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on December 15, 2024.

Materials should be addressed to Professor Kynan Dias , Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials.

EEO / AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, color, or religion.

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