"Assistant Teaching Professor of Film and Video Production in the Department of Communication"

Job Description: The Department of Communication welcomes applications for a non-tenure track faculty position as an Assistant Teaching Professor, with expertise or specialization in film and video production. Skillful teaching is the key responsibility, with a course load of six (6) courses over two (2) semesters that includes courses at both introductory and advanced undergraduate levels. The position begins July 1, 2026.

At Wake Forest, teaching professors hold a renewable position, contingent on successful annual reviews, with an initial appointment of two years. Teaching Professors are fully integrated members of the Wake Forest faculty, with 9-month full-time appointments and eligibility for promotion through the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and Full. Like all faculty, they are expected to support the Wake Forest University mission through service to the department, the College of Liberal Arts, and the University.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach six courses per academic year (9-month basis), which may include: Beginning and advanced media production, Screenwriting, Introduction to Critical and Creative Media, Courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.
• Contribute to equipment management and departmental service.
• Engage with students as both a mentor and a collaborator in creative practice.

Position Qualifications:

• Required: Either a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) or a significant record of professional experience–10+ years.
• Preferred: College-level teaching experience or lower-level if focused in production. Broad skills and experience across pre-production, production, and post-production.

Additional Information: Critical and Creative Media is a major within the Department of Communication. Students engage deeply with both media analysis and media-making, and we seek a colleague who will inspire them to think critically while producing work that is bold and personal. The production curriculum emphasizes vision, perseverance, and technical fundamentals through courses that teach students about all stages of the production process.

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: https://about.wfu.edu/.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/16449/positions: A cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position, A CV, A statement that describes the applicant’s approach to teaching students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, as well as experience leading undergraduate courses and any future teaching interests, A statement about the applicant’s approach toward their creative and professional work that describes their philosophy for making films, Work samples: 3-5 complete works–commercials, shorts, or features, Contact information for two professional references (letters of recommendation will be requested as candidates advance in the process).

Questions regarding the search may be directed to Cagney Gentry, Chair of the Search Committee, at gentrysc@wfu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2025. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background checks for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment. The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.