"Assistant Professor of Film Production"

Position Description

The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film at Texas State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Film Production (Tenure Track), starting fall 2026. The new hire will join a nationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching. The Cinematic Arts program within the vibrant performing arts department focuses on narrative fictional filmmaking and has a rapidly growing multifarious student body and a new dedicated building for film, television, audio, and new media production.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in film.
• Advising Cinematic Arts students.
• Supervising co-curricular student projects.
• Collaborating with the Cinematic Arts Area in support of current initiatives and new developments.
• Serving the Cinematic Arts Program and the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film through administrative contributions and/or leadership positions.
• Continued creative and/or research output as required by rank.

Required Qualifications

• MFA, PhD, or equivalent international terminal degree in film or related field.
• Professional experience in film, television, or new media storytelling.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Commitment to an ongoing professional career.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years teaching experience at full-time or equivalent course load.
• Demonstrated professional experience in at least one of these focus areas: film producing, cinematography, post-production, or new media.
• Experience teaching undergraduate film courses on film producing, cinematography, post-production, or new media.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated record of strong collaborative abilities and collegiality.

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is an emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff. Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.