| Location | Edinburg, TX |
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Faculty Title Assistant Professor Job Class Code 10031 FLSA Exempt
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Posting Number FRGV2077 Working Title Assistant Professor/ Professor of Practice of Technical Film Production, Department of Theatre Number of Vacancies 1 Location Edinburg, Texas Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position Tenure Status Tenure Track FTE 1.0 Scope of Job
We are seeking an energetic filmmaker with a solid post-production background to join us in creating a BFA in Film Production! The Theatre Department at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) seeks applications for a tenure track/ professor of practice position in film production to start Fall 2027. With over 100 film track students in the theatre department film concentration, we need an innovative leader to create courses and teach our students the valuable skills needed to secure a working position in the film industry. Early teaching emphasis will be in the editing area, with the chosen candidate expanding their area to include other courses in production and post-production. The successful candidate will have a record of production/ creative work that specifically illustrates expertise in film production. The current teaching load includes teaching courses in our film video track, including but not limited to:
Other courses in film as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean of the College, such as history and significance of film history, documentary film production and cinema appreciation are also possibilities. The successful candidate will be given the standard academic teaching load of 3/3 tenure track faculty. Assignments will be given by the Department Chair or Dean of the college.
UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV's guiding principles (http://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/strategic-plan/index.htm), which include promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body and to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the U.S.A.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Fine Arts in Film Production from an accredited institution.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
3 years teaching experience at the college/ university level, professional experience in film industry. Experience in all areas of post-production. Professional credits and membership in professional organizations/ unions preferable.
License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. All positions are subject to budget approval. Desired Start Date 09/01/2027
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EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date 10/15/2026 Close Date Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
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Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
To apply for this job posting visit: careers.utrgv.edu.
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Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52816
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