Assistant Professor of Film Production Job at Texas State University in San Marc

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Film Production

Job Posting Number

2026037TTL

Job Location

San Marcos

Department

School of Theatre, Dance, & Film

Position Description

The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film at Texas State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Film Production (Tenure Track), starting fall 2026. The new hire will join a nationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching. The Cinematic Arts program within the vibrant performing arts department focuses on narrative fictional filmmaking and has a rapidly growing multifarious student body and a new dedicated building for film, television, audio, and new media production.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in film.
• Advising Cinematic Arts students.
• Supervising co-curricular student projects.
• Collaborating with the Cinematic Arts Area in support of current initiatives and new developments.
• Serving the Cinematic Arts Program and the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film through administrative contributions and/or leadership positions.
• Continued creative and/or research output as required by rank.

Required Qualifications

• MFA, PhD, or equivalent international terminal degree in film or related field.
• Professional experience in film, television, or new media storytelling.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Commitment to an ongoing professional career.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years teaching experience at full-time or equivalent course load.
• Demonstrated professional experience in at least one of these focus areas: film producing, cinematography, post-production, or new media.
• Experience teaching undergraduate film courses on film producing, cinematography, post-production, or new media.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated record of strong collaborative abilities and collegiality.

Application Procedures

For full consideration, all materials must be received by December 21, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: 54264.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter describing teaching philosophy.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).
• Artistic statement highlighting recent work and future projects.
• Online video link that includes at least two examples of film, video or other visual storytelling work, not to exceed 30 minutes in total (at least one example must be narrative work).
• Contact information for 3 references from academia and/or professional work experience.

Note that as part of our application process, we are requesting 3 letters of reference. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the List of References section of the employment application.

Proposed Start Date

08/16/2026

Posting Date

09/18/2025

Review Date

12/22/2025

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Legal Notices

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54264