Assistant Professor, Communication and Film Production (Tenure-Track): Monmouth University

The Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monmouth University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication and Film Production, to begin on September 1, 2025.

We seek an outstanding film/visual media practitioner and scholar/artist to teach Film Studies and Production. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach a range of undergraduate film and visual media based courses within the Communication Department with the opportunity to help develop a new interdisciplinary BA program in film. Courses could include introductory level film studies as well as advanced courses in film production, post production, emerging digital production techniques, lighting, and cinematography. We welcome candidates who specialize in various areas of film, including global, experimental, and documentary filmmaking, etc.

The Department of Communication offers three concentrations: Communication, Culture, and Leadership; Journalism, Public Relations, and Sports Communication; and Media, Content Creation, and Sports. Additionally, the department offers a dynamic Screen Studies minor and an Interactive Media minor, as well as a Master’s program in Communication that offers courses in Interactive Digital Media, Communication and Culture, and Public Relations and Social Media.

The department’s facilities include a multi-camera 4K video and broadcasting studio and control room, multiple edit suites, an interactive digital media lab, a media equipment depot, a 1,000-watt radio station, two podcasting studios, a student news office, a student public relations office, and several computer labs.

Students studying film and media production have opportunities to work with MU Production Services, which is housed in the Communication Department and hires students to work closely with the director and industry professionals. Students help produce high quality and award-winning long and short form documentaries and promotional videos for external organizations and the University community: https://vimeo.com/muproductionservices

Our faculty is made up of academic scholars, scholar/artists, and professional practitioners who are collaborative and student-centered. The Communication Department also hosts vibrant student-run organizations: Hawk TV, WMCX, HawkInteractive, The Outlook Newspaper, Public Relations Student Society of America, and CommWorks: Students Committed to Performance.

Applications received on or before March 2, 2025 will receive fullest consideration. The search process will remain open until the position is filled.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university.

The ideal applicant will provide evidence of successful college teaching experience and a record of scholarly/creative productivity.

Candidates must apply on-line and upload the following:

Required Documents:
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Other Document: The candidate will submit a digital portfolio demonstrating their media production experience (under Other Document)
Professional References: Contact information for at least three professional references
Diversity Statement: The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your position at Monmouth University. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, students, and community members with disabilities, LBGTQIA+, and other members of groups underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education/STEM careers, along with understanding Monmouth University’s mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population. We recognize that some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities in this domain. In such cases, we recommend focusing on your future plans.
Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship
Unofficial Transcript(s)
Statement/Philosophy of Teaching

Optional Documents:
Three Letters of Recommendation

https://jobs.monmouth.edu/postings/19022

Contact: astojano@monmouth.edu