Assistant/Associate Professor, Creative Producer in Film

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Department:

School of Communication

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

Assistant/Associate Professor, Creative Producer in

Film

Film & Media Arts Division

School of Communication

American University

The Division of Film and Media Arts in the School of Communication at American University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor position beginning August 1, 2026. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring, pending successful tenure review and approval by the Board of Trustees. Applicants should have a terminal degree (such as an MFA, MBA, or PhD) or an expected terminal degree completion date by August 1, 2026 in Film, Video, and Digital Production, or another relevant field. Candidates with a non-terminal MA in film along with relevant professional and teaching experience of creative producing in fiction, documentary, and/or cross-platform filmmaking will also be considered.

Nationally recognized work in creative producing and a passion for teaching and mentoring are required. Program management experience is a plus. This position will be expected to take an active role in reshaping and redeveloping the Film and Media Arts Division’s creative producing program. We are looking for someone with the ability to build new partnerships and strengthen existing ones, both within AU and the film and media industry more broadly. Participation in department, school, and university service is also required. This position is part of the Film & Media Arts (FMA) Division, which has a commitment to experiential learning and “media that matters.” In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in division, school, and university activities.

Salary and benefits are competitive, with an expected salary range of $95,000 - $100,000 (Assistant Professor) and $98,000 - $107,000 (Associate Professor). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval. Application materials sent over email will not be accepted or considered. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and up to three sample films. Recommendation letters and evaluations of teaching will be requested at a later stage. Please contact Liz Kan, Operations Manager at lizkan@american.edu if you have any questions. 

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital.  For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

Established in 1993, the School of Communication offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs www.american.edu/soc/. Learn more about the Film and Media Arts division at https://www.american.edu/soc/film/.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.