Asst. Prof. in Emerging Media Arts: Film Prod.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NEThis is a Full Time Job
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film seeks visionary filmmakers for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Emerging Media Arts: Film Production.
The Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Emerging Media Arts in film production. Duties include teaching a range of film production courses. As a tenure-track professor, you will continue your outstanding creative work, further develop your research area, mentor students, help develop new curriculum, and participate in university service and outreach. As part of our community, you will contribute to and promote a culture of belonging.
Key Responsibilities
Teach courses in film production, combining theoretical, critical approaches with hands-on production techniques.
Teach a range of pre-production, production, and post-production courses.
Teach potential projects courses like narrative, documentary, essayistic, or experimental practices.
Develop undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
Mentor film capstone projects.
Ongoing production of creative research projects in filmmaking.
Help develop production spaces and capacity.
Connect students to internships and professional networks.
Mentor students on career goals, opportunities, and/or future graduate studies.
Contribute positively to a community and culture of storytellers and makers.
Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across campus.
Participate in department, college, and university service.
Minimum Requirements
BA or BFA in film production or an equivalent arts-related field.
Working career as a filmmaker represented through a body of work that has received national/international festival, museum, theatrical, network, or streaming exhibition.
Preferred Qualifications
MFA in film production or an equivalent arts-related field, OR in exceptional cases, significant professional credentials and experience in lieu of a terminal degree.
Two years of teaching at the university level, beyond the teaching assistant level, or equivalent experience in a non-university setting.
Experience working collaboratively across disciplines.
Connections to industry partners.
Active creative research agenda.
Salary/Benefits
Perks
• Culture of belonging
• Community of storytellers and makers
• Interdisciplinary collaborations
Additional Information
Lincoln, Nebraska, is a vibrant college community that features a dynamic downtown area, the state capital, and a growing tech industry, alongside a variety of restaurants, coffee houses, movie theaters, clubs, bike trails, and urban residences. The city is known for its excellent public schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life. It is home to a rich cultural scene, including the Lied Center for Performing Arts, the Sheldon Museum of Art, the International Quilt Museum, the Nebraska State Museum, and the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Additionally, the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, part of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, serves as an interdisciplinary center and creative research facility, focusing on areas such as filmmaking, interactive storytelling, and innovation. With a $57M investment from the Johnny Carson Foundation, the center aims to bring together world-class faculty and students to explore inclusive storytelling that addresses human-scale challenges.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Job Code: F_250087
The search committee will begin a formal review of applications on March 2, 2026, and will continue until an appointment is made. Interested applicants must apply online and complete the faculty information form, and submit the following:
A cover letter addressing your qualifications specific to this job description.
Artist statement.
Teaching statement - OPTIONAL (1-2 pages). Combine with Artist Statement for upload.
A current Curriculum Vitae.
A link to an online portfolio of work.
The names and contact details of three professional references. Website:
