"Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Video and Film Production"

The Department of Media and Communication in Trinity Western University’s School of the Arts, Media + Culture invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning August 16, 2026. This faculty member will take a leadership role in developing and teaching our curriculum for video and film production.

The ideal candidate:

• should possess a Ph.D. or M.F.A. in Media Studies, Communication Studies, Film Studies, Media Arts or a related degree (ABD candidates will be considered)
• will have professional experience in some kind of video, television, or film-based media industry
• will have experience teaching media production at a high level
• is able to teach media theory or film studies courses
• is comfortable with learning about and using current media technologies and media production techniques

The successful candidate:

• will be expected to teach in our undergraduate program as well as develop a viable research program (which, at TWU, includes creating artistic work)
• will build and maintain valuable connections to local media industries
• will contribute to the program outside the classroom via formal advising of students, helping with program events and outreach, and other initiatives that will help the program to grow and prosper
• will contribute to the life of the university by attending faculty meetings and potentially participating in university committees
• will be a committed Christian who can thoughtfully encourage and equip students to think truthfully, act justly, and live faithfully for the good of the world and the glory of God

TWU’s Media and Communication program educates students to be effective and ethical communicators in a wide range of professions. Our curriculum blends academic theory and practical production skills in a variety of media in order to produce well-rounded, big picture thinkers that are capable of being leaders in the workplaces they enter after graduation. We have the opportunity to increase our program’s impact through connections with the social media industry as well as the extensive television and film production work in the Fraser Valley and the greater Vancouver area.

More information about Trinity Western’s School of the Arts, Media + Culture can be found at https://www.twu.ca/academics/school-arts-media-culture.

Trinity Western University is Canada’s premier Christian University of the arts, sciences, and professions. Recognized for quality, TWU is consistently ranked among the top two universities in Canada for Educational Experience by the National Survey of Student Engagement; holds two Canada Research Chairs; wins National Championships in U Sports; and emphasizes experiential learning to prepare graduates to make a global impact. TWU has been developing leaders of character and competence for more than 50 years. Interested candidates are asked to carefully review the TWU Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant (available here). Successful candidates must be willing to support these statements during their employment at TWU.

All prospective faculty are required to submit the following as part of their online application:

• a cover letter;
• a curriculum vitae;
• verification of doctoral (or terminal) degree;
• signed Statement of Faith and Community Covenant; and
• a document (no more than two pages) which describes how you anticipate your Christian faith would influence your teaching and scholarship if you were a faculty member at TWU.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the university’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact Isabel Lopez (Isabel.Lopez@twu.ca) in the Human Resources Department.

Benefits Of Working At TWU:

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
• Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
• Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
• Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
• Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
• Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store cafeterias and bookstore, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
• Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
• Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
• Free employee parking on campus.
• Special community events throughout the year.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• A positive Christian fellowship environment.

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.

Annual Salary Ranges:
Instructor: $62,872 - $75,637
Assistant Professor: $73,479 - $95,401
Associate Professor: $85,481 - $114,606