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Position Details

The Department of Film, Animation and New Media within the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 2025 to teach in the areas of digital film production and post-production with an emphasis on narrative filmmaking technique.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 24 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

With key responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service to the University, the successful candidate will hold expertise and teach in areas of cinematography, production and distribution, and producing for the screen. Teaching responsibilities include introductory to upper-level courses.

We seek a colleague who will engage in fostering the growth of student creative work. In the classroom, we expect this level of hands-on mentorship to include in-class workshops, labs, and demonstrations centered on digital cinematography, G&E demonstrations, industry standard nonlinear editing software, production and post production sound, directing the actor, and providing industry standard guidelines on managing a film set. An ability to teach advanced cinematographic techniques in green screen and other more advanced virtual reality modes is encouraged. The successful candidate will be an active independent filmmaker with a continued commitment and contribution to the field evidenced by production, screenings, or other relevant intellectual contributions. A firm commitment to one's scholarship and personal work is required.

The department of Film, Animation, and New Media offers a robust slate of courses and programs. We offer both a BA and BFA in Film and Media Arts- these programs will house the primary courses the successful candidate will teach. We also offer a BFA in Animation and a BFA in New Media. The department also participates in two different interdisciplinary graduate programs.

The candidate's service to the University will include sharing in ongoing department responsibilities, advising students, serving on university committees, attending department, college and university meetings and events, and more.

Qualifications

A terminal degree, MFA preferred, in film production, digital arts, or a related field and evidence of individual artistic achievement. Prior hands-on teaching experience is also required.

Required Attachments

All required documents listed below should be uploaded the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter

2. Current curriculum vitae

3. Portfolio with at least 3-5 work samples and details of any / all roles performed on project (director, DP, etc.) along with date completed.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received prior to November 1, 2024.

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 14 master's programs.

The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting snaps to enduring works of classic literature. The College is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments : Art and Design, Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance.

As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and Letters engages in cutting-edge creative work, technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media production facilities.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit / upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

External Field

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.