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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

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

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, 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 Department of Film and Television. The role involves teaching courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, preparing students to become versatile digital creators, and contributing to the department's curriculum focused on storytelling, production, and digital media.

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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 creationSocial media engagementMobile-first marketingPlatform analyticsTeaching experienceDesign awarenessStorytelling skillsCritical thinking

Required

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

Background in storytelling that is visually compelling, character-driven, or experimental in format

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

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

Teaching 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

Advanced degree at the university level

Additional 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