Job Description

Job Description Summary:

The Department of English, Creative Writing, and Film at Oakland University invites applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Filmmaking , with appointment beginning August 15, 2025.

Specialization for this position is open and may include expertise in any area(s) of film and media production, post-production, and/or digital animation.

Successful candidates will possess the potential to teach courses within the core curriculum of the Oakland University Film Studies and Production program, while developing offerings in their area(s) of expertise. Teaching responsibilities include a range of introductory, intermediate, and advanced filmmaking courses, along with FLM 4999 Filmmaking Thesis. The annual teaching load is 3/2.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for this position should ...

• hold an MFA in film and video, animation and visual effects, or a related discipline (PhD in Film or related field, with significant professional production experience, will also be considered);
• possess a record of, or potential for, excellent teaching at the undergraduate level;
• have a record of creative activity in film or related media; and,
• demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Special Instructions to Applicants::

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit the following materials through the application portal at ...

• cover letter , addressing candidate's relevant expertise and experience, as well as their potential contributions to the Oakland University Film Studies and Production program;
• curriculum vitae (please include links to representative creative work[s] in the CV);
• teaching statement , describing candidate's pedagogical approach, especially as it relates to the range of courses they might teach for this Assistant Professor of Filmmaking position;
• diversity statement , describing candidate's interests in furthering diversity and inclusion through teaching, mentorship, academic service, and/or creative endeavors; and,
• unofficial transcripts ;
• names and contact information for three professional references (please submit through the Professional References section of the application).

Applications will undergo review on January 5, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Please direct questions about this position to Professor Kyle Edwards, Search Committee Chair,

at [email protected].

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

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