Artistic Assistant or Associate Professor of Directing, Non-Tenure Track, Fall 2024

General Information

Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts seeks a seasoned filmmaker and educator to enrich our faculty. The ideal candidate will bring professional experience, academic knowledge, and a passion for nurturing the next generation of filmmakers.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California's most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities, and is ranked #133rd among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2024). Our faculty includes academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited student and faculty achievement. Industry trade publications The Wrap and The Hollywood Reporter rank Dodge College #4 among film schools nationwide. More information about the university and Dodge College is available at https://www.chapman.edu/dodge/index.aspx.

Chapman University is dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education and ongoing engagement with diversity and inclusion in people. We create an environment for unlimited achievement by our students and faculty and are committed to strengthening our culture represented by the multi-ethnic opportunities drawn from the marketplace. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Responsibilities:

* Instruct undergraduate and graduate-level courses in film production, directing, and screenwriting.

* Mentor students throughout their creative journey, from conceptual development to postproduction.

* Engage in ongoing creative activities with the potential to produce impactful new work.

* Guide actors effectively and translate scripts into compelling visual narratives. Expertise in storyboarding and preproduction planning is essential.

* A terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.) in film production, a related field, or equivalent professional experience in film, television, or media production.

* Extensive understanding of film history, theory, and aesthetics.

* Professional background in film, TV, or media production as director.

* Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level, encompassing directing, acting, screenwriting, and production courses.

* Proficiency in contemporary filming techniques and technologies, including Virtual Production, XR, AI, and CGI.

Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:

1. Letter of application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Portfolio or reel of professional work

4. Letters of recommendation will be requested as part of the selection process and need not be submitted with the initial application

Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Kevin Jones, ftvsearch@chapman.edu. Please use "FT Directing Position" as the email subject line.

Application reviews will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.