Assistant Professor of Digital Film

Position Announcement

The Digital Film Program at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning Fall 2022. The preferred candidate will possess an MFA in Digital Film Production (or related field) and have teaching experience in a wide range of digital film production courses. Our unique hands-on program seeks faculty who are active in the field, utilize applied learning activities in the classroom, and are interested in collaborating with students on professional work. Our professional production company, which runs in tandem with the academic program, enables students and faculty to produce various video projects for professional clients. Students and faculty also engage with professional filmmakers from around the world through DOCUTAH, DSU’s internationally-renowned documentary film festival. More information about the program, faculty, and degree offerings can be found online at https://film.dixie.edu .

Responsibilities

• Teach digital film production and post-production courses (or related courses).
• Advise students on advanced student film projects and mentor student projects to completion.
• Work with students on professional film productions and commercial projects, as assigned by Program Director.
• Develop course content, outcomes, and evaluation systems for course offerings; provide assessment of course offerings in consultation with other digital film faculty and staff.
• Actively promote the Digital Film program and recruit new students.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, and adherence to college, division, and university policies and procedures.
• Carry out special assignments regarding assessment, committee work, student film screenings, etc., assigned by Program Director or Department Chair.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Program Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• An MFA in a related discipline required; area of film specialization is open.
• Focus, interest, and expertise in teaching at an institution of higher learning required.
• Professional film production experience at the national/international level.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff, and colleagues, both orally and in writing.
• Highly knowledgeable and up to date with regard to camera/sound/lighting equipment (production & post-production generalist).
• Maintains an active production portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Desire to work in a small department where all faculty are involved in teaching, all film production aspects, and institutional/community service.
• Professional film experience in narrative production, documentaries or commercial projects at the regional/national level.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2022, with pay & benefits starting July 1, 2022. Annual salary commensurate upon qualifications & experience; additional compensation available for summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, etc. See https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins January 18, 2022 ;position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, creative portfolio, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, a Student Success Statement (approximately one page, single-spaced, about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population), and a link or sample of their professional digital film work (demo reel and complete sample preferred). Please upload all of the requested documents or information when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of Utah Tech are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or DSU’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@dixie.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@dixie.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.dixie.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.