Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Narrative or Non-Fiction Filmmaking

The Department of Communication at Santa Clara University invites applications for the position of a tenure-track assistant professor in Narrative or Non-Fiction Filmmaking to begin in Fall 2026. We are particularly interested in applicants whose creative work and teaching focuses on Black and/or Latin experiences and/or the representation of people of color, and whose teaching addresses one or more of the following, ideally through a social justice lens: screenwriting, editing or cinematography. The selected applicant will teach introductory courses in filmmaking, advanced production courses, and/or film/tv history courses in their area of specialty, with a preference for teaching and creative scholarship that focuses on Black or Latin identities, narratives, or politics. The incumbent may be eligible to be appointed as a Sinatra Assistant Professor during their probationary period, which carries additional salary and research funding. Candidates should demonstrate a record of innovative work and a strong creative portfolio, including the ability to exhibit at festivals, theaters and/or on television, as well as evidence of successful teaching. Candidates must have an MFA or Ph.D. (or ABD status) in film/television production or related field. SCU is a welcoming and inclusive community of teaching scholars whose work is grounded in the universitys fundamental values. Those values, which include academic excellence, social justice and community engagement, are infused with a culture of care that defines our communityupholding the dignity of all. The university draws on the many resources of the greater Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, where we are located. Faculty members are teaching scholars who balance a commitment to excellent teaching with active programs of research or creative scholarship. A full-time teaching load is two courses per quarter. Maintaining an active research/creative program is required, along with undergraduate advising and service responsibilities. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2025. A more complete job description can be found at https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en- US/recruiting/scu/scu/job/Assistant-Professor-in-Narrative-or-Non-Fiction-Filmmaking--- Tenure-Track_R6555. Visa assistance is available for this position. Visit www.scu.edu for to learn about SCUs mission, courses offered in our department, the diverse student population we serve, and the Universitys housing assistance program. We especially encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/. Email queries: Co-chair Nico Opper (nopper@scu.edu) or Co-chair Mike Whalen (mwhalen@scu.edu).

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