VISITING ASSIST. PROFESSOR FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION

Visiting Assistant Professor in Film and Video Production

Department of Cinematic Arts

The University of Iowa

The Department of Cinematic Arts at the University of Iowa invites applications for a 75%-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Film and Video Production for the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking a skilled instructor to teach a combination of introductory and advanced courses in Film and Video Production, including film and video production topics for nonmajors, introduction to editing, and nonfiction. We are seeking excellent instructors whose teaching specializations can complement existing program strengths and contribute to the future development of Film and Video Production at Iowa.

The Department of Cinematic Arts offers BA degrees in Cinema and Screenwriting currently serving over 500 majors and minors, as well as serving hundreds of non-majors through General Education courses. We also have graduate programs in Film & Video Production (MFA) and Film Studies (MA and PhD).

The start date of this position is August 19, 2026. Appointments are for one academic year and may be renewable up to a maximum of three years total, depending on Department teaching need and College approval.

To apply for this position, visit the University of Iowa jobs website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty, requisition #75959. Applications must be submitted through the University's online application system and must include the following:

• Letter of interest, which should address the required and desirable qualifications outlined in this posting
• Curriculum vitae highlighting achievements relevant to the teaching of Film and Video Production
• Teaching portfolio, which should include a statement of teaching approach or philosophy, two sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching ability.
• Links to a sample of work (or excerpts) of maximum 10 minutes.
• Contact information for three references

Review of applications begin on June 8, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted by Zoom.

Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Assisstant Professor Laura Gede, at laura-gede@uiowa.edu.

WORK AUTHORIZATION INFORMATION

For H-1B petitions subject to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage impacted individuals to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• MFA in Film & Video Production or related area in hand by start date.

• Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching.
• Ability to teach students to use a broad range of digital moving image cameras, digital audio recorders and post-production software, including the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition, etc.), Pro Tools, and Da Vinci.

• Ability to teach courses across the Film & Video Production curriculum including our large introductory survey; intermediate courses (in narrative fiction, nonfiction, and alternative forms); and various advanced topics (image design, sound design, editing, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in teaching documentary, experimental, and post-production courses at the college-level.

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.