What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Instructor of Video Arts position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for a nine-month, visiting position at the level of instructor for video arts production in the School of Media & Communication within the College of Arts and Sciences to begin Fall 2026. Applications are welcome from those with professional experience and/or teaching experience in video production with an emphasis on post-production.
The successful candidate will inspire and mentor students, fostering their creative and technical skills in video storytelling and editing. The chosen candidate will teach four courses each semester, with primary responsibilities including basic video production, advanced post-production, production theory, and scriptwriting. Opportunity exists to work with the school’s Student Media Center as well as a variety of other student organizations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in the video arts program, with specific requirements to teach basic video production, advanced post-production, production theory, and scriptwriting.
- Engage in student recruitment for the Media and Entertainment Arts program, as well as the School of Media & Communication.
- Contribute to the mission of the school, college, university, and wider community through campus and professional service.
- Co-advise student projects conducted through Digital Nest, a student-led group designed to encourage and coordinate creative media work.
- Other duties as assigned.