American University · 5 months ago
Assistant/Associate Professor, Creative Producer in Film
Main Campus (Washington, DC)
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$95K/yr - $100K/yrAmerican University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with a commitment to creating meaningful change in the world. They are seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Creative Production in Film to reshape and redevelop the Film and Media Arts Division’s program while engaging in teaching and mentoring students. The role includes building partnerships within the university and the broader film and media industry, as well as participating in departmental and university activities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Take an active role in reshaping and redeveloping the Film and Media Arts Division’s creative producing program
Build new partnerships and strengthen existing ones, both within AU and the film and media industry
Participate in department, school, and university service activities
Engage in scholarship and teaching
Qualification
Required
Applicants should have a terminal degree (such as an MFA, MBA, or PhD) or an expected terminal degree completion date by August 1, 2026 in Film, Video, and Digital Production, or another relevant field
Candidates with a non-terminal MA in film along with relevant professional and teaching experience of creative producing in fiction, documentary, and/or cross-platform filmmaking will also be considered
Nationally recognized work in creative producing and a passion for teaching and mentoring are required
Program management experience is a plus
This position will be expected to take an active role in reshaping and redeveloping the Film and Media Arts Division's creative producing program
We are looking for someone with the ability to build new partnerships and strengthen existing ones, both within AU and the film and media industry more broadly
Participation in department, school, and university service is also required
In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in division, school, and university activities
Benefits
A 200% matching retirement plan
Tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families
Several leadership development certificates
Has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite
Company
American University
American University's historic academic strengths are rooted in social responsibility and our dedication to cultural and intellectual diversity.
Founded in 1893
1001-5000 employees
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