Job Information
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor of Filmmaking CEDAR CITY, Utah
Assistant Professor of Filmmaking
Salary: $64,800.00 - $70,570.00 Annually
Location: Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202400049
Division: College of Performing & Visual Arts
Closing: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Position Summary
Southern Utah University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position as Assistant Professor of Filmmaking beginning Fall 2025. Candidates will join a dynamic, cross-disciplinary faculty. This is an interdisciplinary NASAD-approved program with an existing curriculum and new facilities. The start date is August 16, 2025 and the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The program emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility. Faculty members are encouraged to engage in creative/scholarly activities, and contribute to fostering belonging within the department, college, and university.
Course Load: 3/3 per academic year, with internship and film crew supervision, and potential summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation.
First Consideration will begin February 10, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Online application is required and should be submitted at:
https://www.suu.edu/employment
For more information contact Jeff Hanson, Department Chair, via email mailto:hansonj@suu.edu or phone 435-586-7842.
Essential Functions
• Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Teach various forms of cinematography, film production, business of film and its application, and at least one other area of interest. Assigned courses are negotiable based on skill set.
• Recruitment and retention initiatives of both students and adjunct instructors.
• Mentor undergraduate students in creative, technical, and practices. Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
• Proposed Education and Experience Requirements
• Assistant Professor, tenure-track candidates must have a terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) in film or related areas. A candidate with a non-terminal degree, but with at least 5 years professional industry experience, may be considered for Assistant Professor, non-tenure track (NTT).
• Must have professional experience in the practice of filmmaking with the ability to draw upon expertise in the industry in guiding student learning. Record of achievement in film festivals and/or other outlets.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in higher education and/or a collaborative environment.
• Ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and creative practices.
Preferred Qualifications
• Participation in professional filmmaking associations.
• Technical expertise in software and programming tools used for multimedia and interactive media applications.
• Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Supplemental Information
Additional Documents needed to apply:
• Personal Work Portfolio
• Student Work P ortfolio (if applicable)
This position is contingent upon funding.
*Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit or phone 435-586-7842.
Essential Functions
• Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Teach various forms of cinematography, film production, business of film and its application, and at least one other area of interest. Assigned courses are negotiable based on skill set.
• Recruitment and retention initiatives of both students and adjunct instructors.
• Mentor undergraduate students in creative, technical, and practices. Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
• Proposed Education and Experience Requirements
• Assistant Professor, tenure-track candidates must have a terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) in film or related areas. A candidate with a non-terminal degree, but with at least 5 years professional industry experience, may be considered for Assistant Professor, non-tenure track (NTT).
• Must have professional experience in the practice of filmmaking with the ability to draw upon expertise in the industry in guiding student learning. Record of achievement in film festivals and/or other outlets.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in higher education and/or a collaborative environment.
• Ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and creative practices.
Preferred Qualifications
• Participation in professional filmmaking associations.
• Technical expertise in software and programming tools used for multimedia and interactive media applications.
• Demonstrated success in fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Supplemental Information
Additional Documents needed to apply:
• Personal Work Portfolio
• Student Work Portfolio (if applicable)
This position is contingent upon funding.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit or phone 435-586-7842.
Essential Functions
• Primary Duties and Responsibilities: T each various forms of cinematography, film production, business of film and its application, and at least one other area of interest. Assigned courses are negotiable based on skill set.
• Recruitment and retention initiatives of both students and adjunct instructors.
• Mentor undergraduate students in creative, technical, and practices. Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
• Proposed Education and Experience Requirements
• Assistant Professor, tenure-track candidates must have a terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) in film or related areas. A candidate with a non-terminal degree, but with at least 5 years professional industry experience, may be considered for Assistant Professor, non-tenure track (NTT).
• Must have professional experience in the practice of filmmaking with the ability to draw upon expertise in the industry in guiding student learning. Record of achievement in film festivals and/or other outlets.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in higher education and/or a collaborative environment.
• Ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and creative practices.
Preferred Qualifications
**• Participation in profes