Tenure Track Faculty - Film Production

Tenure Track Faculty – Film Production College: Arts and Letters Department: Communication Studies Position Title: Assistant Professor – Film Production Department Summary The Film Program at Sacramento State serves a diverse body of students who have varied interests in the contemporary practice of filmmaking. We are dedicated to addressing cinema both in the tradition of a critical liberal arts education and as a professional pathway. We seek to give students a solid footing in contemporary film techniques, histories, and theories, pushing students to explore the social and cultural implications of cinema language and practice. Our Film Program seeks to prepare our students to have an impact in a creative environment that requires collaboration, adaptation, and leadership. We recognize that the world in which we live and work is shaped by an ever‑increasing array of visual and auditory information. To prepare them for this rapidly changing media landscape, we challenge our students to be critical thinkers and explore their unique voices through creative, cinematic storytelling. Position Details We are seeking a tenure‑track Assistant Professor who specializes in contemporary approaches to narrative filmmaking, with an emphasis on short film storytelling. The position would start in the 2026‑27 academic year. Job Duties Teach upper and lower division film production, screenwriting, and directing courses Develop curriculum for upper and lower division courses centered on short film practices Lead student advising, recruitment, and support of part‑time faculty, curriculum development, and other related activities aimed at fostering growth of the Film Program Pursue excellence in teaching effectiveness as evidenced through student evaluations, peer evaluations, and meeting program learning outcomes Engage in scholarly and creative activities as evidenced through peer‑reviewed exhibitions/distributions of film work, development of film projects, and scholarly research appropriate to the discipline Engage in active service at the Department, College, and University levels in the form of committee work and peer support Engage actively with the local and regional community through service and scholarship Required Qualifications Earned MFA or equivalent terminal degree in the arts by August 2025 Evidence of teaching, mentoring, or training experience in academic or professional settings Evidence of creative practice in contemporary narrative, hybrid, or documentary short filmmaking Experience with the narrative filmmaking process Evidence of filmmaking practice, exhibition, and distribution of work Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in a diverse and inclusive environment Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years teaching or educational experience at the collegiate level or professional setting Experience as a contemporary storyteller using digital cinema technologies and contemporary distribution strategies Three (3) years of experience working with digital filmmaking equipment and software, screenwriting techniques, and directing narrative production Evidence of ability to teach primary film tools, equipment, and processes in a diverse and inclusive environment Demonstrated record of fundraising for film production projects Evidence of having directed and exhibited or distributed one or more narrative (fiction) films Equal Employment Opportunity Sacramento State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. Contact and Application Note Position is open until filled. For more information about the department and why Sac State, please visit and To apply, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.