Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Narrative or Non-Fiction Filmmaking

The Department of Communication at Santa Clara University invites applications for the
position of a tenure-track assistant professor in Narrative or Non-Fiction Filmmaking to
begin in Fall 2026. We are particularly interested in applicants whose creative work and
teaching focuses on Black and/or Latin experiences and/or the representation of people of
color, and whose teaching addresses one or more of the following, ideally through a social
justice lens: screenwriting, editing or cinematography.
The selected applicant will teach introductory courses in filmmaking, advanced production
courses, and/or film/tv history courses in their area of specialty, with a preference for
teaching and creative scholarship that focuses on Black or Latin identities, narratives, or
politics. The incumbent may be eligible to be appointed as a Sinatra Assistant Professor
during their probationary period, which carries additional salary and research funding.
Candidates should demonstrate a record of innovative work and a strong creative portfolio,
including the ability to exhibit at festivals, theaters and/or on television, as well as evidence
of successful teaching. Candidates must have an MFA or Ph.D. (or ABD status) in
film/television production or related field.
SCU is a welcoming and inclusive community of teaching scholars whose work is grounded
in the universitys fundamental values. Those values, which include academic excellence,
social justice and community engagement, are infused with a culture of care that defines
our communityupholding the dignity of all. The university draws on the many resources of
the greater Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, where we are located. Faculty members are
teaching scholars who balance a commitment to excellent teaching with active programs of
research or creative scholarship. A full-time teaching load is two courses per quarter.
Maintaining an active research/creative program is required, along with undergraduate
advising and service responsibilities. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2025. A
more complete job description can be found at https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-
US/recruiting/scu/scu/job/Assistant-Professor-in-Narrative-or-Non-Fiction-Filmmaking---
Tenure-Track_R6555.
Visa assistance is available for this position. Visit www.scu.edu for to learn about SCUs
mission, courses offered in our department, the diverse student population we serve, and
the Universitys housing assistance program. We especially encourage applicants from
diverse backgrounds. Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a
complete copy of Santa Clara Universitys equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies,
see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/. Email queries: Co-chair Nico Opper
(nopper@scu.edu) or Co-chair Mike Whalen (mwhalen@scu.edu).

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