Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Production

Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Production, Mass Communication, or Film Production Join to apply for the Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Production, Mass Communication, or Film Production role at Inside Higher Ed Position: Assistant or Associate Professor Faculty Position in Media Production, MassCommunication, or Film Production Faculty Unit: Art and Letters Program: Communications, Media, and Culture Closing Date: Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025 Job Type: Full-time Job Category: Faculty Status: Open Qualifications A PhD, MA, or MFA in Media Production, or Mass Communication, or Film/Video Production, or a related field is required. Foreign equivalent degree from a nationally accredited institution accepted. Professional background in areas such as: film/media production, strategic communication, or other comparable professional experience in media industries. As an educational institution affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Church), BYU–Hawaii prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing, as authorized under 41 C.F.R. To be eligible for employment, applicants who are members of the Church must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and receive a clearance from the Church’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office. Responsibilities Teaching requirement is typically 30 semester credit hours per year over three semesters in some (but not all) of the following subject areas/courses: Strategic Communication, Multimedia Production, Film/Video Production, and courses based on the candidate's field of experience. Scholarship, creative endeavor, ongoing professional development, and university service are required. BYU-Hawaii’s primary focus is undergraduate learning and teaching. The individual should be fully committed to the university’s mission and learning framework. Benefits Salary range: 104 K to 124 K, depending on credentials, academic rank and experience. Housing stipend. A relocation expense package is provided. Annually renewable contract eligible for Continuing Faculty Status (BYU-H equivalent of “tenure-track”). Standard BYU-Hawaii benefits package for regular full-time employees. Procedures: Please complete and submit the following application materials using our online portal. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Official BYU-Hawaii online application via BYU-H’s HR portal. A letter of application and current curriculum vitae. The “Fit Statement”: Response to the following question as a separate statement “Why do you consider yourself to be a good fit for BYU‑Hawaii?” Three letters of recommendation written specifically for this position. Letter writers must include their names, addresses, and telephone numbers and send their letters via our online portal when prompted. Internal applicants will enter the contact information of the referees when submitting the online application. External applicants will receive further instructions via email after submission of application. Official transcript from the institution(s) where graduate program(s)/degree(s) were attended/received; electronic or scanned copies (as long as the Registrar’s seal is evident) should be included with other application documents. Optional – A link to a 10‑minute (minimum) teaching video. Starting Date: August 16, 2026 (Fall 2026). Contact: Office of Associate Academic Vice President –Faculty BYU‑H #1947 55‑220 Kulanui Street Laie, HI 96762 Email: facultypositions@byuh.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr