Santa Clara University
Assistant Professor in Narrative or Non-Fiction Filmmaking - Tenure Track
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Overview
Assistant Professor in Narrative or Non-Fiction Filmmaking - Tenure Track at Santa Clara University. The Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Digital Filmmaking with a focus on narrative or documentary filmmaking. The search emphasizes applicants whose creative work and teaching address Black and/or Latiné experiences and/or the representation of people of color, through a social justice lens. Responsibilities
Tenure-track faculty are teaching scholars balancing teaching, creative work, and service. This is an in-person position with duties including, but not limited to: Teaching:
lower- and upper-division courses in the major and core curriculum (e.g., Introduction to Digital Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Documentary Production, Short Fiction Production, Film/TV History). Typical load is two courses per quarter, with active engagement in creative work. Teaching is evaluated under the department’s TESE standards and Ignatian pedagogy principles (cura personalis). Research/Creative Work:
develop a program of creative work that meets the Communication Department’s standards for scholarship/creative activity; involvement of undergraduate students in faculty work is valued. Service:
contribute to the Department of Communication, College, University, and the profession through committees, professional activities, and community engagement as appropriate to rank and experience. Qualifications
Required: Terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.) or ABD in Filmmaking or a related field by appointment start date. Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse undergraduate student population. Demonstrated ability to complete films or TV projects that have been accepted to film festivals, broadcast, or released in theaters. Preferred:
experience/interest in diversity, civic engagement, cultures and ideas; teaching and creative work focusing on Latiné and/or Black experiences; ability to connect with social justice goals in teaching and scholarship. Appointment and Start Date
The successful candidate will start on September 1, 2026 and will teach, engage in creative work, and perform service for the department, college, and university. Santa Clara University operates on the quarter system; tenure-track faculty typically teach six courses per year (two per quarter) while pursuing active creative work. There may be opportunities for additional salary and research funding in connection with Sinatra Assistant Professor appointments during the probationary period. Application Instructions
Required materials (as part of the application): Cover letter summarizing qualifications, highlighting how creative work and teaching connect with the university’s mission and values. Curriculum Vitae. Creative Work Statement describing how the candidate’s program will be implemented at an undergraduate institution like SCU and how it fits with other faculty in the Communication Department. Teaching Statement including teaching philosophy and courses of interest. Online links to creative work, with at least one sample of a film or TV project representative of recent scholarship. Three letters of reference available upon request. Applications must be received by October 31, 2025. Salary, Benefits, and Housing
Salary range for this position is $85,947 to $95,410, depending on teaching experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and University retirement contributions. Housing assistance programs include rental and housing purchase support for tenure-stream faculty to address local housing costs. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. See SCU Title IX policies for nondiscrimination information. Title IX: www.scu.edu/title-ix. Additional accessibility and compliance information is available from the Office of Equal Opportunity and other campus resources. Clery Act and ADA accommodations information are provided by Campus Safety and Human Resources, respectively. Note:
This posting contains the original role details and required qualifications; certain sections may include standard institutional language about mission, values, and processes.
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Assistant Professor in Narrative or Non-Fiction Filmmaking - Tenure Track at Santa Clara University. The Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Digital Filmmaking with a focus on narrative or documentary filmmaking. The search emphasizes applicants whose creative work and teaching address Black and/or Latiné experiences and/or the representation of people of color, through a social justice lens. Responsibilities
Tenure-track faculty are teaching scholars balancing teaching, creative work, and service. This is an in-person position with duties including, but not limited to: Teaching:
lower- and upper-division courses in the major and core curriculum (e.g., Introduction to Digital Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Documentary Production, Short Fiction Production, Film/TV History). Typical load is two courses per quarter, with active engagement in creative work. Teaching is evaluated under the department’s TESE standards and Ignatian pedagogy principles (cura personalis). Research/Creative Work:
develop a program of creative work that meets the Communication Department’s standards for scholarship/creative activity; involvement of undergraduate students in faculty work is valued. Service:
contribute to the Department of Communication, College, University, and the profession through committees, professional activities, and community engagement as appropriate to rank and experience. Qualifications
Required: Terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.) or ABD in Filmmaking or a related field by appointment start date. Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse undergraduate student population. Demonstrated ability to complete films or TV projects that have been accepted to film festivals, broadcast, or released in theaters. Preferred:
experience/interest in diversity, civic engagement, cultures and ideas; teaching and creative work focusing on Latiné and/or Black experiences; ability to connect with social justice goals in teaching and scholarship. Appointment and Start Date
The successful candidate will start on September 1, 2026 and will teach, engage in creative work, and perform service for the department, college, and university. Santa Clara University operates on the quarter system; tenure-track faculty typically teach six courses per year (two per quarter) while pursuing active creative work. There may be opportunities for additional salary and research funding in connection with Sinatra Assistant Professor appointments during the probationary period. Application Instructions
Required materials (as part of the application): Cover letter summarizing qualifications, highlighting how creative work and teaching connect with the university’s mission and values. Curriculum Vitae. Creative Work Statement describing how the candidate’s program will be implemented at an undergraduate institution like SCU and how it fits with other faculty in the Communication Department. Teaching Statement including teaching philosophy and courses of interest. Online links to creative work, with at least one sample of a film or TV project representative of recent scholarship. Three letters of reference available upon request. Applications must be received by October 31, 2025. Salary, Benefits, and Housing
Salary range for this position is $85,947 to $95,410, depending on teaching experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and University retirement contributions. Housing assistance programs include rental and housing purchase support for tenure-stream faculty to address local housing costs. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. See SCU Title IX policies for nondiscrimination information. Title IX: www.scu.edu/title-ix. Additional accessibility and compliance information is available from the Office of Equal Opportunity and other campus resources. Clery Act and ADA accommodations information are provided by Campus Safety and Human Resources, respectively. Note:
This posting contains the original role details and required qualifications; certain sections may include standard institutional language about mission, values, and processes.
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