Visiting Assistant Professor in Film and Video Production
The Department of Cinematic Arts at
The University of Iowa
is inviting applications for a
75%-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Film and Video Production
for the
2026-2027 academic year
. This is a teaching-focused appointment in
Film and Video Production
, with opportunities to teach introductory and advanced courses across the curriculum.
The position is especially relevant for candidates with strengths in
film production
,
video production
,
editing
,
nonfiction/documentary
,
sound design
,
post-production
, and related
digital media
practices. The department serves BA students in Cinema and Screenwriting, plus MFA and MA/PhD graduate programs in film-related fields.
Eligibility highlights:
MFA in Film & Video Production or a related area by the start date; demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching; ability to teach with digital cameras, digital audio recorders, and post-production software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, and DaVinci. Preferred experience includes teaching documentary, experimental, and post-production courses, as well as broader coverage across narrative fiction, nonfiction, alternative forms, image design, and editing.
Application materials:
letter of interest, CV, teaching portfolio with statement of teaching approach/philosophy, two sample syllabi, teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching ability, links to a sample of work or excerpts up to 10 minutes, and contact information for three references.
How to apply:
submit the application through the University of Iowa online system for requisition #75959. Review of applications began on June 8, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted by Zoom.
Funding:
salary is commensurate. The appointment is part-time (75%) and may be renewable for up to three years total, subject to departmental need and college approval.
