What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Digital Film position at Utah Tech University?
- Position Announcement
The Digital Film Program at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall Semester 2027. The preferred candidate will possess an MFA and have University teaching experience in production sound mixing, and/or ADR and foley recording, and/or post production workflow, and/or visual and motion graphics. Information about the Digital Film program at Utah Tech University can be found online athttps://film.utahtech.edu/.
- Responsibilities
- Teach digital film courses specific to audio production and/or postproduction with emphasis on visual and motion graphics, as well as general education film courses, within the digital film major each fall and spring semester, as assigned.
- Actively promote the Digital Film program and participate in recruitment of new students.
- Develop course content, outcomes, and evaluation systems for course offerings; provide assessment of course offerings in consultation with other digital film faculty and staff.
- Work with students on program productions and commercial projects as assigned.
- Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, and adherence to college, division, and university policies and procedures.
- Carry out special assignments, such as construction of set pieces or recording spaces.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An MFA in a related discipline required.
- Specialization in one of the following areas:
production sound mixing, ADR and foley recording, postproduction workflow, visual and motion graphics - Focus, interest, and expertise in teaching at an institution of higher learning required.
- Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Desire to work in a small department where all faculty are involved in teaching, all film production aspects, and institutional/community service.
- Professional film experience in postproduction and/or audio mixing.
- Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2027. Annual salary of $64,000 - $67,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins November 30, 2026; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, portfolio, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.
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Salary : $64,000 - $67,000