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Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Practice - Film Production
Job Posting Number
2026129NTL
Job Location
San Marcos
College/Division
College of Fine Arts and Communication
Department/School
School of Theatre, Dance, & Film
Position Description
Assistant Professor of Practice - Film Production
The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film at Texas State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice in Film Production (non-Tenure Track), starting fall 2026. The new hire will join a nationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching. The Cinematic Arts program within the vibrant performing arts department focuses on narrative fictional filmmaking and has a rapidly growing multifarious student body and a new dedicated building for film, television, audio, and new media production.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Teaching undergraduate courses in film
• Advising Cinematic Arts students
• Supervising co-curricular student projects
• Collaborating with the Cinematic Arts Area in support of current initiatives and new developments
• Serving the Cinematic Arts Program and the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film through administrative contributions and/or leadership positions

• Continued creative and/or research output as required by rank

Required Qualifications

• MFA, PhD, equivalent international terminal degree in film or related field OR minimum of 7 years professional experience in film production or related field.
• Professional experience in film, television, or new media storytelling.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Commitment to an ongoing professional career.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years teaching experience at full-time or equivalent course load.
• Demonstrated professional experience in at least one of these focus areas: film producing, postproduction, VFX, AI, virtual production, or production design.
• Experience teaching undergraduate film courses on film producing, cinematography, post-production, or new media.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated record of strong collaborative abilities and collegiality.

Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57102.
For full consideration, all materials must be received by June 15, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter describing teaching philosophy.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
• Artistic statement highlighting recent work and future projects.
• Online video link that includes at least two examples of film, video or other visual storytelling work, not to exceed 30 minutes in total (at least one example must be narrative work).
• Contact information for 3 references from academia and/or professional work experience.

Type of Position
Full-Time
Proposed Start Date
08/16/2026
Posting Date
06/02/2026
Review Date
06/15/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
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Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.
Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.
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