Assistant Professor of Film Studies
Requisition Number: F00556P
Job Description
The Film Studies Program at Weber State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film Studies position with an emphasis in narrative fiction film production and cinematography. The successful candidate will support the program’s growing demand for hands-on instruction in filmmaking and visual storytelling and contribute to both the applied and theoretical areas of the Film Studies curriculum.
We seek a filmmaker-educator with demonstrated accomplishments in creative studio production who is also comfortable teaching across multiple areas of the discipline. We are especially interested in candidates well-versed in the art and technique of digital, 16 mm, and 35 mm cinematography. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive engagement with and ability to effectively teach narrative filmmaking from the pre-to-post production.
The successful candidate should expect to teach applied and theoretical courses, face-to-face and online, at all undergraduate levels, including General Education and specialized courses within film production. This new hire will be integral to supporting the Film Studies Program’s curriculum, mentoring student filmmakers, expanding opportunities for advanced production instruction, and preparing students for professional and creative careers in the film and entertainment industries. We desire a candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the needs of students within the context of a dual-mission public university.
The Film Studies Program at Weber State University is an interdisciplinary program offering undergraduate study in film analysis, history, theory, and production.
Job Duties
This tenure-track position involves a 12-credit-hour teaching load per semester. The successful candidate should expect to teach applied and theoretical courses at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, from introductory and General Education courses through specialized upper-division production and capstone courses.
Teaching responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- FILM 2200: Fundamentals of Film Studies (General Education)
- FILM 2280: Film Production
- FILM 2820: Special Topics in Film Studies
- FILM 3010: Pre- to Post-Production
- FILM 3280: Directing for the Screen
- FILM 3310: Post-Production: Editing and Beyond
- FILM 3820: Advanced Special Topics in Film Studies
- FILM 4700: Film Studies Capstone
- FILM 4120: Careers in the Film and Entertainment Industry
- FILM 4860: Film Internship
The successful candidate may also develop and teach specialized production courses in areas such as cinematography, camera and lighting, visual storytelling, advanced production, or other areas related to the candidate’s expertise.
Additional responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate filmmakers and capstone projects; maintaining an active program of creative and/or scholarly work appropriate for tenure and promotion; contributing to curriculum development and assessment; advising and mentoring students; participating in program, college, and university service; and developing relationships with regional and professional film communities.
We encourage applicants who will contribute to Weber State University’s mission of providing transformative educational experiences for students through learning, service, scholarship, and creative work.
Start date is July 1, 2027, and classes begin in late August.
Required Qualifications
- MFA or Ph.D. in Film Production, Film, Cinema, Media Studies, or a closely related field. ABD candidates considered if degree will be completed by July 1, 2027.
- Demonstrated expertise in cinematography and narrative fiction film production, including camera work, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
- Experience with professional or professional-level film production workflows.
- Experience teaching film production courses.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional work in at least one other area of fiction film production, including directing, producing/budgeting, special effects, and/or animation.
- Ability to teach celluloid cinematography.
- Experience supervising capstone or advanced undergraduate creative projects.
- Experience developing production-based academic curriculum.
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Posting Detail Information
Open Date: 10/09/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. Salary starts at $60,000 with possibility of increase based on experience. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Applicants progressing through the screening process will be asked to provide a portfolio of relevant projects or work experience and sample syllabi for appropriate classes. Finalists will be asked to provide an official degree transcript.
Screening of applications will begin November 8, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. For questions please contact bkrugerrobbins1@weber.edu
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
About Weber State University
Founded in 1889, Weber State University is located 35 miles north of downtown Salt Lake City in Ogden, Utah, which is considered the northern edge of the Salt Lake City metro area. It is an open-enrollment university with 26,000 students. Weber State and the Ogden area receive over 220 days of sunshine annually and boast a thriving arts scene, proximity to two major ski areas, a wide variety of outdoor recreation experiences, and a stunning campus at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. Additional information about Weber State University is available at www.weber.edu.
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
