University of Central Florida is hiring: Instructor or Lecturer, Film and Mass M

The Opportunity

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for an instructor or lecturer position in the Film and Media Production and Management degree areas. This job is a 9-month, non-tenure earning, annually renewable position that offers a clear career path with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance.

The selected candidate will contribute to the mission of the Film and Mass Media program by teaching undergraduate courses and, depending on the highest degree attained, may teach at the graduate level and support the Film MFA degree by providing critiques, mentoring, and serving on graduate thesis committees. Instructional duties, based on the current workload policy, include teaching four courses each semester (Spring/Fall).

Other typical responsibilities include providing appropriate service in student advising (academic and career) and actively participating in the academic life of the school. This includes attending faculty meetings and graduations, assessing student learning, and engaging in committee work. These activities are integral to our commitment to student success and academic excellence. External service expectations may include work with appropriate academic bodies and professional organizations.

Additionally, we are especially interested in a candidate who can contribute through their teaching and service to the excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree (for an instructor) or a terminal degree (MFA) or Ph.D. (for a lecturer) in radio-television, mass media production, film production or a related field (e.g., film arts, mass communication, etc.), from an accredited institution. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree as their highest degree will be considered for an instructor only if they can document a minimum of five years of exceptional professional experience with the film and mass media industry.
• Expertise in film and media studio production technologies and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of college-level teaching experience in one or more of the following: videography, cinematography, studio/control room production, lighting, editing, production management, audio production, or media management.
• Teaching or training experience (e.g. tutoring, holding workshops, creating tutorial videos, etc.) in different modalities including face-to-face and online.
• Experience teaching hands-on production courses.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative educational environment with faculty, students, and administrators.
• Experience teaching across both mass media and film degree programs.
• Professional experience and fluency in studio/control room live production, videography, lighting, editing and post-production workflows, post-sound design, color grading, or mixing.

Additional Application Materials Required:

• A letter of application (cover letter) including a teaching statement of no more than 300 words that addresses your ability to teach using different delivery modes, including online or large classes.
• A curriculum vitae (CV).
• A list with contact information (phone and email) for three (3) academic or professional references (please do not submit a letter of recommendation).
• Links to preview work samples.
• An unofficial transcript.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Ms. Tricia Connelly, Search Committee Chair, tricia.connelly@ucf.edu.

Job Close Date: 03/20/2025

Department: Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM)

Work Schedule: Varies

Type of Appointment: Regular

Expected Salary: Negotiable

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