"LEO Lecturer III in Fiction Production"

The Department of Film, Television and Media in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan seeks applicants for a full-time Lecturer III position in the area of fiction production with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2026. We seek an instructor who has proven and significant experience in directing and short or long form media. This is a non-tenure track position, with a University Year appointment period (i.e., runs August 25 through May 24 each year).

A typical full-time (100% effort) load for a Lecturer III in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is three (3) courses per semester, or the equivalent in administrative and/or service duties. The initial appointment period will be four (4) years and the appointment may be renewed (based on programmatic need, funding, and performance).

Duties and responsibilities for this Lecturer III position include teaching five courses each academic year over the course of two semesters. In addition to teaching responsibilities, you will also be assigned administrative and/or service duties, including serving as an Academic Advisor for the undergraduate program.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree and either an advanced degree (MA or MFA) or a minimum of ten years' experience working professionally in media production with a strong record of achievement. The candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with faculty members and possess a willingness to serve the university and the profession.

Competitive candidates will have evidence of teaching experience at the university level, including syllabus design, lesson planning, and student mentoring; writing skills applicable to various genres of media production; a passion for mentoring undergraduate students; a vision for growing media production in the department; experience working with actors and on-screen talent; and demonstrated leadership ability in a creative and collaborative environment.

In addition to applying via careers.umich.edu, please send materials to Colin Gunckel, Chair, Department of Film, Television, and Media, University of Michigan, 105 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 (e-mail: sac-chair@umich.edu).

Required materials: A letter of interest, including a description of your specializations and how you meet the above qualifications; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; a portfolio of creative and/or professional work in .mov or .mp4 format; names and contact information for three references who may be contacted at a later date regarding your application.

The anticipated application deadline is November 1, 2025.