Waco, TX
Jun 20, 2025
Sep 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The Baylor University Department of Film & Digital Media seeks a candidate for Assistant Professor who has substantial experience producing films.
The successful applicant will be an active filmmaker, making original contributions to narrative filmmaking, presenting contemporary storytelling from an individual perspective, with a record of success at film festivals and/or in distribution. Candidates must be artists demonstrating the potential to establish a significant track record of creative activity including exhibitions and professional involvement in the field at the national and international levels.
The successful applicant will also be expected to work with MFA students in coursework and through serving on their committees, which would include serving as Thesis Committee Chair for some students.
About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
An M.F.A. or Ph.D. in an appropriate field of study is required. Substantial prior experience producing films is also required.
Experience producing projects in other areas of entertainment media such as serials, video games or podcasts is also a plus.
Candidate must be well-trained in producing, understanding a range of techniques and approaches relevant to the field today.
Candidates need to be qualified to teach across the department’s curriculum, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful applicant will have demonstrable skills within the core aspects of filmmaking at all stages. It is expected that they will demonstrate mastery of the principles of cinematic storytelling and be able to mentor students as they form their own unique creative voice. Additionally, the successful candidate will have evidence of the potential to receive external grant funding.
Applicants must provide:
All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.
Complete applications must be submitted by 11 pm Central Time on 9/15/2025.
Questions concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Daniel M. Shafer, Search Committee Chair, at Daniel_M_Shafer@baylor.edu.
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