Boston University College of Communication
Associate Professor of the Practice: Vertical Filmmaking / Content Creator
Boston University College of Communication, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Associate Professor of the Practice: Vertical Filmmaking / Content Creator
Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Film and Television at Boston University’s College of Communication.
Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular – Category: Faculty – Location: Boston, Massachusetts. Minimum Salary: $110,000 – Maximum Salary: $120,000. Salary will be determined based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison.
About the Role We seek a colleague with a professional track record in the creation and development of original short‑form content aimed at promoting, activating and motivating young people through social activism, experimentation, entertainment, brand building and audience engagement across today’s leading content 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 storytelling that is visually compelling, character‑driven or experimental in format is encouraged.
Responsibilities
Prepare students to become versatile digital creators who can both produce and edit exceptional short‑form video content.
Teach a minimum of three courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and possibly existing production courses at the introductory and intermediate levels.
Guide students through hands‑on creative processes, encouraging innovation, design awareness, and critical thinking in a fast‑changing media landscape.
Contribute to the department’s evolving curriculum and help shape how we prepare students for careers at the intersection of storytelling, production and digital media.
Serve on departmental committees and other faculty service obligations; propose and develop new courses in their field of expertise.
Qualifications
Advanced degree at the university level (preferred).
Professional experience with influencing and creator trends, short‑form video ecosystems (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat), and dynamics such as viral formats and platform algorithms.
Expertise in vertical video production, mobile‑first marketing, and platform analytics (including A/B testing, engagement metrics and niche audience strategies).
Familiarity with emerging tools such as AI‑assisted editing, creator platform dashboards and transmedia storytelling approaches.
Strong body of original IP, both short‑form and micro‑content, that demonstrates interactive and action‑driven qualities.
Application Instructions Submit a cover letter, résumé or CV, the names, titles and contact information for three references, and a personal statement on teaching philosophy. If the candidate has university teaching experience, include students’ teaching evaluations from previous institutions. Links to samples of creative work should also be included.
Send electronic applications to ftsearch@bu.edu addressed to Kellie Innes, Department Administrator.
Questions may be directed to search co‑chairs Tunji Akinsehinwa at tunjia@bu.edu and Margaret Wallace at mwatbu@bu.edu. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply through the BU Careers Website. Applications submitted through the BU Careers Website will not be reviewed.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 or identified in the University’s Notice of Non‑Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test 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. As part of this process, we ask current and former employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an “Authorization to Release Information” form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.
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Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular – Category: Faculty – Location: Boston, Massachusetts. Minimum Salary: $110,000 – Maximum Salary: $120,000. Salary will be determined based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison.
About the Role We seek a colleague with a professional track record in the creation and development of original short‑form content aimed at promoting, activating and motivating young people through social activism, experimentation, entertainment, brand building and audience engagement across today’s leading content 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 storytelling that is visually compelling, character‑driven or experimental in format is encouraged.
Responsibilities
Prepare students to become versatile digital creators who can both produce and edit exceptional short‑form video content.
Teach a minimum of three courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and possibly existing production courses at the introductory and intermediate levels.
Guide students through hands‑on creative processes, encouraging innovation, design awareness, and critical thinking in a fast‑changing media landscape.
Contribute to the department’s evolving curriculum and help shape how we prepare students for careers at the intersection of storytelling, production and digital media.
Serve on departmental committees and other faculty service obligations; propose and develop new courses in their field of expertise.
Qualifications
Advanced degree at the university level (preferred).
Professional experience with influencing and creator trends, short‑form video ecosystems (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat), and dynamics such as viral formats and platform algorithms.
Expertise in vertical video production, mobile‑first marketing, and platform analytics (including A/B testing, engagement metrics and niche audience strategies).
Familiarity with emerging tools such as AI‑assisted editing, creator platform dashboards and transmedia storytelling approaches.
Strong body of original IP, both short‑form and micro‑content, that demonstrates interactive and action‑driven qualities.
Application Instructions Submit a cover letter, résumé or CV, the names, titles and contact information for three references, and a personal statement on teaching philosophy. If the candidate has university teaching experience, include students’ teaching evaluations from previous institutions. Links to samples of creative work should also be included.
Send electronic applications to ftsearch@bu.edu addressed to Kellie Innes, Department Administrator.
Questions may be directed to search co‑chairs Tunji Akinsehinwa at tunjia@bu.edu and Margaret Wallace at mwatbu@bu.edu. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
IMPORTANT: Do not apply through the BU Careers Website. Applications submitted through the BU Careers Website will not be reviewed.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 or identified in the University’s Notice of Non‑Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test 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. As part of this process, we ask current and former employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an “Authorization to Release Information” form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.
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