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American University · 5 months ago

Assistant/Associate Professor, Creative Producer in Film

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. They are seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Creative Producing in Film to reshape and redevelop the Film and Media Arts Division’s creative producing program while also participating in teaching and mentoring students. The role requires nationally recognized work in creative producing and a passion for teaching, along with the ability to build partnerships within the university and the broader film industry.

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Responsibilities

Take an active role in reshaping and redeveloping the Film and Media Arts Division’s creative producing program
Build new partnerships and strengthen existing ones, both within AU and the film and media industry more broadly
Participate in department, school, and university service
Participate in division, school, and university activities

Qualification

Creative producingFilm productionTerminal degreeProgram managementTeaching experiencePartnership buildingMentoring

Required

Applicants should have a terminal degree (such as an MFA, MBA, or PhD) or an expected terminal degree completion date by August 1, 2026 in Film, Video, and Digital Production, or another relevant field
Candidates with a non-terminal MA in film along with relevant professional and teaching experience of creative producing in fiction, documentary, and/or cross-platform filmmaking will also be considered
Nationally recognized work in creative producing and a passion for teaching and mentoring are required
Participation in department, school, and university service is also required

Preferred

Program management experience is a plus
The appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring, pending successful tenure review and approval by the Board of Trustees

Benefits

200% matching retirement plan
Tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families
Several leadership development certificates

Company

American University

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American University's historic academic strengths are rooted in social responsibility and our dedication to cultural and intellectual diversity.

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Rodrigo Yepez-Lopez
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