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Boston University · 4 hours ago

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

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

Boston University is inviting applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of the Practice in Vertical Filmmaking / Content Creator within the College of Communication. The role focuses on teaching and guiding students in creating impactful short-form content, while contributing to the department's evolving curriculum.

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Responsibilities

Teaching three courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate level

Service, which includes committee work

Proposing and developing new courses in their field of expertise

Qualification

Vertical video productionShort-form content creationPlatform analyticsMobile-first marketingTransmedia storytellingTeaching experienceCreative work samplesDesign awarenessCritical thinking

Required

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

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

Fluency in influencer and creator trends, short-form video ecosystems (e.g. TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat) and dynamics such as viral formats and platform algorithms

Ability to prepare students to become versatile digital creators who can both produce and edit exceptional short-form video content

A sharp eye for design, motion graphics (GFX), pacing, and the evolving dynamics of audience growth

Enthusiasm about guiding students through hands-on creative processes, encouraging innovation, design awareness, and critical thinking in a fast-changing media landscape

Ability to 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

Willingness to teach three courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate level, plus service, which includes committee work

Encouragement to propose and develop new courses in their field of expertise

Preferred

An advanced degree at the university level is preferred

Additional expertise in vertical video production, mobile-first marketing, and platform analytics (including A/B Testing, engagement metrics, and niche audience strategies) is considered a plus

Familiarity with emerging tools such as AI-assisted editing, creator platform dashboards, and transmedia storytelling approaches is considered a strong plus

Benefits

Boston University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which adds significantly to the employee’s total compensation.

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

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