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Proposed Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
Department
00080 - Film and Media Arts
City
Incheon, South Korea
Track
Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
2027
Details
The Film & Media Arts (FMA) Department within the College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Film Production on the University of Utah’s Asia Campus.
U Asia Campus (UAC) is part of a multi-university campus in Songdo City, Incheon, South Korea. The city has a well-established transportation network, including Incheon International Airport, which allows easy travel to international destinations, as well as a convenient subway to Seoul within an hour. U Asia Campus is recognized as a top global education hub in Northeast Asia and around the world, with access to the University of Utah’s diverse faculty, staff, and creative academic culture at the Asia Campus. U Asia Campus hosts several undergraduate programs, including Film and Media Arts, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Games, Communication, Accounting, Information Systems, Psychology, and Urban Ecology. All non-language courses are conducted in English.
The most recent expansion to the U Asia Campus creates a unique faculty and student experience for multidisciplinary collaboration, technical leadership, teamwork, and creative excellence. As an international intellectual community, U Asia Campus welcomes outstanding global faculty who encourage diverse perspectives, openness, and creative learning and contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to the learning and research environment. Opportunities are available to collaborate with faculty at the main campus in Salt Lake City and utilize the University of Utah’s resources. The position offers growth opportunities for promotion through academic ranks.
Details
The successful candidate will have broad experience with multiple facets of film production; a record of ongoing creative work, evidence of which may include professional credits and festival screenings; and experience teaching beginning and intermediate film production and post-production courses at the college level. Additional consideration will be given to applicants with experience in the Korean Film Industry.
They will collaborate with other faculty and administration to construct cost-effective strategies for equipment acquisition and media management in an undergraduate film program serving over 130 majors and growing rapidly and participate in service to the UAsia Global Campus and community.
This is a non-tenure-track position that requires relocation to South Korea. The appointment will be for 2 years and is renewable upon review. Housing in Korea will be provided to eligible international hires who require visa sponsorship and relocation to South Korea. Visa sponsorship will be provided, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must be eligible for a work visa in South Korea. Salary is commensurate with experience. All full-time employees are provided a competitive benefit package including health benefit plan and professional travel expenses.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates should have a terminal degree in Film Production (e.g., MFA or PhD) or a related field.
- Have an active record of creative work in Film/Media production and working knowledge of film history and theory.
- Experience of successful college-level teaching in film production.
- Ability to teach introductory film production and intermediate courses in areas like cinematography, editing and sound (production and post-production
Questions about the position may be directed to Tim Palmer at tim.palmer@utah.edu.
Disclaimer
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Applicants should submit the following items:
- A letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications.
- CV (including current email address and preferred phone number).
- Examples of your research
- The name, title, and contact information for three current references.
Open Date
10/12/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN01611CF
Type
Faculty
