Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Film & Media Arts – Production – Southern Methodist University

Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Film & Media Arts – Production – Southern Methodist University

• Institution: Southern Methodist University

• Academic Unit / Department: Division of Film & Media Arts, Meadows School of the Arts

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: SMU 26-27 – #06345

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Renewable Professional (Non-Tenure) Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice

• Location: Dallas, Texas, USA

• Application Deadline: October 17, 2026; applications accepted until the position is filled

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

📋 Overview of Role

The Division of Film & Media Arts at Southern Methodist University seeks a production-focused faculty member to join its creative and productive faculty. The successful candidate will mentor student filmmakers at all levels and teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate courses in film and media production, along with specialized courses aligned with their expertise.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate courses across introductory, intermediate, and advanced film and media production.

• Develop and teach specialized production courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise.

• Mentor student filmmakers and help students develop and utilize their individual creative voices.

• Contribute to the creative and interdisciplinary environment of the Division of Film & Media Arts.

• Engage with practical and conceptual aspects of media production.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: MFA or equivalent degree.

• Experience & Specializations: Previous teaching experience and strong, broad technical filmmaking skills.

• Required Technical Expertise: Specialized expertise in at least one filmmaking craft area, such as cinematography, sound, or editing.

• Preferred Experience: Short-form or long-form narrative production and/or production for social media.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not specified.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Not specified in the posting.

• Appointment: Renewable professional, non-tenure-track position.

• Start Date: August 2027.

• Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Experience

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/191550

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Not specified in the posting

• 📅 Priority Deadline: October 17, 2026

• 📅 Final Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled

🌐 Official Website / Domain: http://smu.edu/meadows/