Assistant/Associate/Professor of Film, Television, and Media Production

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Film, Television, and Media Production

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant/Associate/Professor of Film, Television, and Media Production at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)

Full-Time

Department

Film, Television, and Media

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and

Responsibilities:

The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor beginning August 1, 2027.

Job responsibilities include teaching advanced level courses in film and television production, directing, producing, screenwriting, and pre-production. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service.

As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont's Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application.

Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching (U.S. News & World Report). As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont's mission is to develop diverse leaders of purpose, character and wisdom who possess a transformational mindset and are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. With more than 119 areas of undergraduate study, 60 master's programs and nine doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.

Review of applications will begin on October 15th and continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

Form diverse leaders of character;Equip people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research and service;And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Professional experience in above-the-line creative leadership roles and demonstrated excellence in mentoring emerging filmmakers, storytellers, and content creators is preferred.
• Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Ability to interpret and seek information, use independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identify solutions and think beyond what is typical or customary.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills through written and verbal communication.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required EducationA Master''s of Fine Arts in Film, Television, Media Arts, Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, or a closely related field is required. Progress toward a terminal degree is preferred.

Required ExperienceTeaching experience is strongly preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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