AST/ASO Professor of Creative Production (Tenure-Track)

Classification Title:

AST PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements:

• A terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in film, media production, or a related field by August 2027
• A strong record of creative achievement, such as award-winning films, documentaries aired on network or streaming services, VR experiences showcased at SIGGRAPH, or new media installations.
• Evidence of teaching/mentoring effectiveness
• The candidate should demonstrate their potential in establishing a national and/or international reputation.

Job Description:

The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) in the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a demonstrated record of creative production to begin Fall 2027.

We seek a dynamic scholar/practitioner whose creative output advances storytelling through innovative media formats. We value candidates who push boundaries in media innovation and foster content that addresses contemporary social issues, cultural narratives, or technological disruptions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in creative production while maintaining industry connections. Areas of expertise may include feature-length and short films, television series and specials, documentary filmmaking, emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR), streaming series development and production, or hybrid formats that blend narrative with interactive elements. This role emphasizes a robust portfolio of creative work—such as films, documentaries, series, or interactive projects—alongside teaching and service contributions.

The MPMT department recognizes the critical importance of creative tenure tracks where artistic output is valued as highly as traditional scholarly research. Tenure evaluation will prioritize impactful creative scholarship, evidenced by honors and awards at nationally recognized film festivals, publications in creative outlets, peer-reviewed exhibitions, grants from bodies like the National Endowment for the Arts, or collaborations with industry leaders.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in media production (for example, filmmaking techniques; camera and lens systems; documentary storytelling; VR/AR production; streaming content creation; mentoring students in hands-on projects; supervising capstone productions) and integrating emerging technologies into the curriculum. Candidates are expected to maintain an active agenda of original creative work, secure external funding, and disseminate outputs through festivals, broadcasts, online platforms, or academic conferences. Service duties include department and college committees, advising student media organizations, and contributing to college initiatives and other duties as assigned.

About the Department of Media Production, Management, & Technology

The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology is one of the premier programs in offering courses related to mass media and emerging media. Our curriculum prepares students for the media industry through two specializations: Digital Film and Video Production, and Media Management and Technology. The department has about 500 student majors and 16 full-time faculty. Students from the department pursue careers in film production, TV program production, social media management, brand management, consumer analysis, UI/UX design, and digital marketing, among others. Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) - UF College of Journalism and Communications

About the College of Journalism and Communications

We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious, progressive, and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States.

Accredited by ACEJMC, the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half-century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students, and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. With over 70 full-time faculty members and 175 part- time instructors serving in four academic departments— Advertising; Journalism; Media Production, Management, and Technology; and Public Relations —we enroll about 2,500 undergraduates both in-person and online. Additionally, more than 700 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees.

The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Atlas Lab for social media listening; the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology; the STEM Translational Communication Center; the Center for Public Interest Communications; the Media, Effects, and Technology Lab; the Institute for Public Relations; The Agency, a full- service student-run advertising and public relations agency; the Innovation News Center; Division of Media Properties; and more. The College is highly involved in UF’s AI Initiative. Homepage - UF College of Journalism and Communications

About the University of Florida

Our university ranked in the top 6 among public universities, in the top 28 overall, and as the number 1 in online undergraduate programs by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. UF continues to expand its faculty ranks and the impact of its research and curriculum. UF faculty members annually generate more than $1 billion in research expenditures, with a comprehensive long-term AI initiative (https://ai.ufl.edu/about/) and access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, including one of the most powerful supercomputers in the U.S.

The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities and is categorized in the Carnegie Commission’s top tier of research universities. UF has a student body of more than 60,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a number of different cultural events, restaurants, year- round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.

he University of Florida is situated in north-central Florida, a region renowned for its abundant natural beauty. Gainesville is within a two-hour drive of Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico.

About Gainesville

As home to Florida's largest and oldest university, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org (http://cityofgainesville.org/)) is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area is home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds. (https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=e_7nUKAFanM)

UF Benefits

At the University of Florida, you will not only find competitive salaries, but you’ll enjoy elevated benefits and leave options, tuition assistance programs, and stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth that only UF can offer. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here, https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with experience and education

Required Qualifications:

• A terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in film, media production, or a related field by August 2027
• A strong record of creative achievement, such as award-winning films, documentaries aired on network or streaming services, VR experiences showcased at SIGGRAPH, or new media installations.
• Evidence of teaching/mentoring effectiveness
• The candidate should demonstrate their potential in establishing a national and/or international reputation.

Preferred:

Expertise in software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Unity for VR, or data-driven tools for audience engagement; experience in streaming series productions; screenings or selections at mid-major or major film festivals; familiarity with ethical considerations in AI-assisted production or sustainable filmmaking practices. Experience teaching at the university-level.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications must be submitted online via the UF Careers portal at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/.

Submit: cover letter (be creative in explaining how your unique talents, creative vision, and professional experiences will advance MPMT's mission of valuing creative output as scholarship, enhance our curriculum, and benefit our students)

curriculum vitae; portfolio links or samples of creative work (e.g., reels, scripts, VR demos); teaching statement; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications begins November 1, 2026 and continues until the position is filled.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

For inquiries, contact Search Committee Chair Yu-Hao Lee View email address on explore.jobs.ufl.edu

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call Show phone number or the Florida Relay System at Show phone number (TDD).

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in also aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits and training.

Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination, and reference, be available for public inspection.

Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.

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