Xavier University

Xavier University

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Digital Innovation, Film and Television Program

Cincinnati, OH · Full-time

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About the role

  • The DIFT program cultivates students to become responsible, adaptable, and innovative leaders in a complex and rapidly converging digital environment.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • The ideal candidate will have expertise in multiple areas and will be equipped to teach a variety of production, writing, and theory courses, depending on need and expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Effective planning and preparation of lectures, discussions, and activities to support student success.
  • Using Xavier's campus-wide academic program, Canvas, to provide course information and maintain an electronic record of student's progress.

Requirements

  • M.F.A. in Digital Film and Television Production or Equivalent at time of appointment. (Advanced Industry Experience will be considered.)
  • Proficiency in digital filmmaking and background in Adobe Suite.
  • Understanding of and experience with equipment ranging from cameras (lenses and bodies) to sound/audio, lighting, producing, screenwriting, editing and understanding of film and television aesthetics.
  • Innovation in areas of expertise is desired.
  • Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives. We are a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East, a national university in the Carnegie classification system, and we were recently named among the most innovative schools by U.S. News and World Report.
  • Interested and qualified applicants should submit the following to Xavier University's website: a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, examples of professional work, and the names and contact information of three professional references. The review of applications will begin January 4, 2027. Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University's discretion. Questions may be sent to the Director of the DIFT program, Blis DeVault, at devaultb@xavier.edu.
  • Benefits - applies only to full-time positions:
  • Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment

Benefits

  • Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.

Company info

  • Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity.
  • These values are central to our mission.
  • Teaching assigned courses, as part of the standard teaching load of 4 courses per semester.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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