"Faculty - Lecturer - Digital Cinema Production"

Position Announcement

The Department of Digital Media (www.uvu.edu/digitalmedia) invites applications for a lecturer faculty position in Digital Cinema Production to begin January 2026.

The digital cinema production lecturer teaches in one or more areas: digital cinema postproduction, screenwriting, producing, directing, and cinematography. The faculty member attends and participates in department meetings and may serve on department committees related to their area of expertise and teaching.

Utah Valley University places a strong emphasis on teaching. Faculty members are expected to develop a learning environment and activities that help students achieve their learning objectives. UVU encourages applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to apply.

The department will accept all qualified applications but is particularly interested in applicants with experience in multiple modes of film and television production (screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, and post-production) for narrative fiction and/or non-fiction.

Utah Valley University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contribution.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in film Production, or a related field.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited institution with an MFA or doctorate in film Production or related field.
• Five or more years of experience in cinema production related areas.
• Experience in one of the following areas: digital cinema post-production, screenwriting, producing, directing, and cinematography.

Experience with VR, gaming, and other new media.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of current film industry trends and standards.
• Knowledge of the breadth of film production practices including producing, directing, cinematography, and editing for film, television, and new media.
• Knowledge of narrative story structure and its relation to pre-production through postproduction execution.
• Creating a vision for a cinematic project
• Project supervision skills
• Skills in using software and equipment applicable courses taught
• Skills in one or more of the following areas of emphasis: cinema post-production, screenwriting, producing, directing, and cinematography
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong program coordination skills.
• Effective verbal and technical written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong presentation and proposal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and professionals within the film industry from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interpret the University’s core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results).
• Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
• Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.
• Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.
• Ability to relate with students and effectively teach and mentor them.
• EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.