The Department of Media Studies at UNC Greensboro invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of
Media Production with an emphasis on Virtual Production and Emerging Media to begin August 1st, 2026. The
successful candidate should be able to teach undergraduate courses related to media production. Courses will
include Introduction to Media Production and screenwriting at the fundamental level, as well as upper-level
courses (e.g., cinematography, directing, editing, lighting, sound, producing), along with virtual production and
advanced media production for emerging and interactive media such as gaming and Esports. The ability to teach
media studies and/or emerging media is a plus. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in teaching,
professional growth and development activity (e.g., research/scholarship, creative activity, and/or professional
practice), and service at the Department, College, and/or University levels.
Required Qualifications:
· Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D./MFA in Media Production or a related discipline by August 1st.
· College teaching experience.
· Demonstrable ability to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in media production.
· Evidence of creative work and/ or scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to the collaborative process within our department, as well as with other academic
programs and/or the community. - Expertise with Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., After Effects, Audition, Premiere) along with other related
software (e.g., DaVinci Resolve). - Additional skills courses not listed above, such as Unreal Engine, Pro Tools, etc.
We are especially interested in candidates with experience helping first-generation, diverse, and/or non-traditional
student populations find their creative voice and managing experiential “field” learning.
Instructions to Applicants
All materials must be submitted electronically through the UNCG Jobsearch online application process.
For additional information or to apply for this position (# 1321), please visit our website at
https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
Required application materials include:
· Letter of Application
· Current Curriculum Vitae
· Record of teaching excellence, including teaching philosophy, evaluations if available, and sample syllabi (with
syllabi emphasis on virtual production and/or emerging media).
· Record of creative scholarship, including research/creative practice statement, and digital portfolio or link to a
portfolio website.
· Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of 3 professional references
Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on February 1st, 2026, and
continue until the position is filled.
UNCG is an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer.