"Assistant Teaching Professor"

Job Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Assistant Teaching Professor

Working Title: Sound & Video Production for Film & TV

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000

Position #00672563 – Requisition #38426

About the University of Colorado - Denver

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.

Job Description

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

At the College of Arts & Media (CAM), we empower a diverse community of makers, scholars, and innovators to thrive in the rapidly evolving creative industries. Through a dynamic blend of critical inquiry, creative exploration, and real-world engagement, CAM prepares students for lives filled with opportunity, meaning, and purpose. Rooted in community and driven by a spirit of intellectual and artistic freedom, CAM embraces risk-takers, visionaries, and cultural disruptors by providing access to cutting-edge technology, global perspectives, and a nurturing environment where bold ideas flourish. CAM offers top-ranked degrees and programs in Film & Television, Media Forensics, Music & Entertainment, and Visual Arts.

The Film & Television department within the College of Arts & Media invites dynamic educators and creative professionals to apply to join our collaborative faculty team as a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor specializing in Sound & Video Production for Film & Television. This is an opportunity to inspire and empower tomorrow's filmmakers in the heart of Denver, working alongside innovative peers in a thriving urban arts scene.

Assistant Teaching Professor
What you will do: 80% Teaching, 10% Creative/Research, 10% Service

As an Assistant Teaching Professor, your primary focus will be on inspiring and training the next cohort of filmmakers with practical, hands-on experience. You'll guide students through real-world projects in sound and video production...

Teaching 80%
• Teaching Load: You will teach three classes per semester (9 credit hours), for a total of six per academic year (18 credit hours).
• Core Instruction: Your focus will include core production courses such as Sound for Film & TV (location and post-production), Lighting, Grip and Sound, and Introductory Production classes.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
• Degree/Experience: An MFA is the preferred degree but may be substituted with an MA, BFA, or BA and 3-5 years of significant industry experience.
• Audio Expertise: Proven experience in post-production audio on industry-level productions is required...

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $60,000 - $65,000...

Application Deadline
• Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, and interviews begin. Preference will be given to complete applications received by January 15, 2026...

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
• A letter of interest...
• Curriculum vitae / Resume...
• Five professional references...
• Link to IMBD page and/or list of previous and current projects.

Questions should be directed to Karen Ludington, karen.ludington@ucdenver.edu