Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Director of MFA Film in Athens

Director of MFA Film - Inside Higher Ed

Overview

The Director is the academic and production facilitator of the MFA program, which currently focuses on directing, producing, and screenwriting. The Director oversees all aspects of the program, including student recruitment, application, and matriculation, coordination of the academic spaces both on the UGA campus and at the Studio Production Learning Center at Athena Studios in Athens, and overseeing equipment purchases and repairs. The Director may teach one to two classes per semester in the program. The Director reports to the dean of Grady College and is a key member of the MFA in Film, Television, and Digital Media faculty, along with partners, the Georgia Film Academy, and other sponsors of the program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curricula, class schedules, and faculty assignments (including hiring of part-time instructors with consultation from full-time faculty).
• Coordinate student recruitment, applications, going through matriculation processes.
• Manage program spaces on campus and at external sites; oversee equipment purchases and repairs.
• Collaborate with department heads and administration on program operations from orientation through convocation.
• Engage with partners and sponsors of the MFA program.

Minimum Qualifications

• All candidates must have an MFA or Ph.D. in film and/or media production or a related discipline.

Position Summary

The Director is the academic and production facilitator of the MFA program, which currently focuses on directing, producing, and screenwriting. The Director oversees all aspects of the program, including student recruitment, application, and matriculation, coordination of the academic spaces both on the UGA campus and at the Studio Production Learning Center at Athena Studios in Athens, and overseeing equipment purchases and repairs. The Director of the MFA program also oversees all curricula, class schedules, advises the department heads on faculty teaching assignments, the hiring of part-time instructors (with consultation from full-time faculty), production staff, and other administrative tasks related to the program from orientation through convocation. The Director is also a key member of the MFA in Film, Television, and Digital Media faculty, along with partners, the Georgia Film Academy, and other sponsors of the program. The Director reports to the dean of Grady College. The Director may teach one to two classes per semester in the program.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates without a terminal degree must document exceptional accomplishments in their respective field and must be approved for a terminal degree exception before hire.
• Applicants must be currently eligible to work in the United States.

Position Details

• Location: Athens Area
• Posting Type: External
• Employment Type: Employee
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
• Anticipated Start Date: 01/01/2026

Equal Opportunity and Policies

• EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
• USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details and the Code of Conduct are available online. Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in policy. See online at the USG Policy Manual.

Classification and Conditions

• Classification Title: Clinical Professor
• Faculty Rank: Clinical Professor
• Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
• Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Security and Compliance

• Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes
• Does this position involve security access or control of financial resources?: Yes
• Is having a P-Card an essential function?: No
• Does this position require a background check or drug testing?: Yes

Application Instructions

Special Instructions To Applicants: Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of references with contact information. Review of applications will begin in September. If you have any questions, please contact Dean Charles Davis at cndavis@uga.edu.

For more details about the campus and program, visit the University of Georgia website.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area