"Open Rank Faculty Position in Multi-Camera Studio Television Production"

Open Rank Faculty Position in Multi-Camera Studio Television Production

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Emerson College's School of Film, Television, and Media Arts seeks candidates to teach multi-camera television studio and field production. This is an Open Rank position, commensurate with experience, of Tenure (Associate or Full Professor), Tenure Track (Assistant Professor), or Artist-In-Residence (full-time, non-tenure-track). The appointment begins August 20, 2026 with a mandatory 2-day orientation August 20 & 21, 2026.

Emerson College is the nation's only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers. Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands, as well as at MCI-Norfolk. At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our campuses to increase our depth, breadth, and diversity in our educational offerings. Emerson's commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources.

Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Required Experience:

• Experience in multi-camera studio and field production.
• A record of creative or professional practice in multi-camera production.
• Ability to work within and teach multi-camera workflows (directing, switching, coordinating crew and talent).

Primary Responsibilities:

The School of Film, Television, and Media Arts (SOF) wishes to enhance its curriculum in the areas of multi-camera studio and field television production, so candidates should speak to their vision of the future of television and media-making. Primary responsibilities will be teaching introductory-to-advanced undergraduate classes and MFA-level graduate classes in multi-camera television/video production both in the studio and in the field. The successful candidates will work with faculty from other disciplines (such as producing, sound, cinematography, etc.) to invigorate the television curriculum. In addition, they will be expected to create deeper connections to other departments, programs, and student organizations. Courses may serve students in Comedic Arts, Journalism, Business of Creative Enterprises, or Sports Communication in addition to SOF. Working collaboratively with The Emerson Channel and EVVYs co-curricular student group is a key component of the position. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentorship, support for admissions, and serving on school and college committees.

Background in the following one or more areas is a plus but is not required:

• Teaching experience in multi-cam directing.
• Professional experience in one or more such spaces as comedy, field sports, theater, esports and virtual production.
• National or international creative/scholarly recognition (festivals, awards, peer acknowledgment).
• Experience with virtual production, XR, or AI-enhanced camera systems (camera-tracking, in-camera VFX).
• Experience with LED/volumetric screens is also a plus.

Applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter that speaks to their teaching philosophy and how they foster inclusive excellence in educational or professional settings, and the names and contact information for three references (not to be contacted without applicants approval).

Please note, in the job application where there is the "CV/Cover Letter/ Additional Documents" drop box, you must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents.

If you are having issues uploading, please email facultycareers@emerson.edu.

Compensation: $80,121 - $120,447 annually, commensurate with experience.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_FT_Faculty/job/Boston-Campus/Open-Rank-Faculty-Position-in-Multi-Camera-Studio-Television-Production_JR008167