Assistant Professor, Digital Media Production.

Florida Atlantic University - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Lauderdale, FL

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The School of Communication and Multimedia Studies at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor in digital media production, starting August 2025. This role involves teaching digital media production courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, maintaining a productive research agenda, and contributing to the academic community. The position is based primarily at the Ft. Lauderdale campus, with occasional travel to the Boca Raton campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach digital media production courses across the undergraduate curriculum and in graduate degree programs.
• Maintain a productive scholarly/research agenda in line with the institution's goals for R1 status.
• Fulfill teaching assignments of 3/2 or 2/3, along with research and service responsibilities.

Requirements

• Earned an MFA or PhD (ABD) in digital, immersive, or interactive film/media or a closely related field by August 2025 from an accredited institution.

Nice-to-haves

• High level of technical competency for interdisciplinary collaborations with visual art, architecture, computer science, and engineering.
• Competence in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Knowledge of film and media history, theory, and analysis.
• Skill in 3D printing, virtual production, and motion capture.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.