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Assistant Professor of Creative Production (Tenure-Track) Job No: 541508 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Education/Training/Instructional Design, Information Technology Department: - CJC-MEDIA PROD, MGMT, TECH Job Description Classification Title: AST PROF Classification Minimum Requirements: A terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in film, media production, or a related field by August 2027 A strong record of creative achievement, such as award-winning films, documentaries aired on network or streaming services, VR experiences showcased at SIGGRAPH, or new media installations Evidence of teaching/mentoring effectiveness The candidate should demonstrate their potential in establishing a national and/or international reputation The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) in the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a demonstrated record of creative production to begin Fall 2027. We seek a dynamic scholar/practitioner whose creative output advances storytelling through innovative media formats. We value candidates who push boundaries in media innovation and foster content that addresses contemporary social issues, cultural narratives, or technological disruptions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in creative production while maintaining industry connections. Areas of expertise may include feature-length and short films, television series and specials, documentary filmmaking, emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR), streaming series development and production, or hybrid formats that blend narrative with interactive elements. This role emphasizes a robust portfolio of creative work-such as films, documentaries, series, or interactive projects-alongside teaching and service contributions. The MPMT department recognizes the critical importance of creative tenure tracks where artistic output is valued as highly as traditional scholarly research. Tenure evaluation will prioritize impactful creative scholarship, evidenced by honors and awards at nationally recognized film festivals, publications in creative outlets, peer-reviewed exhibitions, grants from bodies like the National Endowment for the Arts, or collaborations with industry leaders. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in media production (for example, filmmaking techniques; camera and lens systems; documentary storytelling; VR/AR production; streaming content creation; mentoring students in hands-on projects; supervising capstone productions) and integrating emerging technologies into the curriculum. Candidates are expected to maintain an active agenda of original creative work, secure external funding, and disseminate outputs through festivals, broadcasts, online platforms, or academic conferences. Service duties include department and college committees, advising student media organizations, and contributing to college initiatives and other duties as assigned. About the Department of Media Production, Management, & Technology The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology is one of the premier programs in offering courses related to mass media and emerging media. Our curriculum prepares students for the media industry through two specializations: Digital Film and Video Production, and Media Management and Technology. The department has about 500 student majors and 16 full-time faculty. Students from the department pursue careers in film production, TV program production, social media management, brand management, consumer analysis, UI/UX design, and digital marketing, among others. About the College of Journalism and Communications We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious, progressive, and collaborative progra