Associate Professor of the Practice: Vertical Filmmaking / Content Creator, Film

Associate Professor of the Practice: Vertical Filmmaking / Content Creator, Film & Television

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Film and Television, College of Communication.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Posted Date: 11/17/2025

Salary Range: $110,000.00 – $120,000.00 (based on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget)

Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular

We seek a colleague with a professional track record in the creation and development of original short‑form content aimed at engaging young people through social activism, entertainment, brand building, and digital audience engagement across leading platforms and social media ecosystems.

Qualified applicants will be distinguished practitioners with a passion for teaching and a strong body of produced original IP—including short‑form and micro‑content—that sparks interaction and drives action. A background in visually compelling, character‑driven, or experimental storytelling is encouraged.

Qualifications and Desired Expertise

• Fluency in influencer and creator trends, short‑form video ecosystems (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat), and dynamic viral formats and platform algorithms.
• Expertise in vertical video production, mobile‑first marketing, and platform analytics (A/B testing, engagement metrics, niche audience strategies).
• Knowledge of emerging tools such as AI‑assisted editing, creator platform dashboards, and transmedia storytelling approaches.
• Evidence of a significant body of original short‑form content that encourages interaction and action.
• Advanced degree at the university level (preferred).

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Provide hands‑on guidance to students in creative processes, encouraging innovation, design awareness, and critical thinking.
• Possibly teach existing production courses at introductory and intermediate levels.
• Develop new courses in vertical filmmaking and digital media as appropriate.

Service and Development

Contribute to the department’s evolving curriculum, engage in committee work, and support the community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship and participation in the intellectual life of the university.

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Names, titles, and contact information for three references
• Personal statement on teaching philosophy
• Links to samples of creative work
• Teaching evaluations (if applicable)

Submit applications electronically to ftsearch@bu.edu and address to Kellie Innes, Department Administrator. For inquiries, contact Tunji Akinsehinwa (tunjia@bu.edu) or Margaret Wallace (mwatbu@bu.edu). All inquiries will be kept confidential. Applications submitted through the BU Careers Website will not be reviewed.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Retaliation is prohibited. Under Massachusetts law, no lie‑detector test will be required or administered as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Boston University, consistent with the AAU’s Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. Final candidates must complete and sign an “Authorization to Release Information” form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.

Contact and Further Information

Department: Department of Film and Television, College of Communication, Boston University

Location: Boston, MA

Salary Grade: $110,000.00 – $120,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/Faculty/jobs/316109