Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Arts

The
Department of Film and Digital Arts at the University of New Mexico, College of
Fine Arts, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position
in Film and Digital Arts.

• Position begins in August 2027.
• Teaching responsibilities will include foundational and advanced studio courses in a wide range of production approaches and aesthetics.
• We are especially interested in candidates with expertise and teaching experience related to traditional narrative film and television production, 3D animation, or gaming.
• Starting salary is $66,400. UNM offers parental leave, tuition for partners and dependent children, and internal grant competitions on a campus where academic freedom is valued.

Film and
Digital Arts offers degrees and concentrations in Film Production, Animation,
Gaming, Screenwriting, and Film History and Criticism. Our emphasis on storytelling,
cinematography, producing, and directing prepares students to lead and
influence the creative process. We also provide a firm foundation in essential
crew skills, ensuring that our 700+ majors are ready to work in any team-based
creative environment. The department was recently listed by MovieMaker magazine
as one of the top thirty film schools in the U.S. and Canada. Our alumni enjoy
success at renowned institutions such as Lucasfilm, Industrial Light and Magic,
Google, Netflix, Meow Wolf, and Warner Bros. Many are instrumental in the
growth of New Mexico's thriving film industry, home of Breaking Bad, Better
Call Saul, and many others. Cultivating art and artists whose presence is
often underrepresented, our faculty supports students from the rich and varied
cultures of New Mexico and beyond in a collegial department where intellectual
inquiry meets experimentation.

Famous for
the unique light and landscape that attract artists and scholars from around
the globe, New Mexico is ranked as a "film hotspot" by the Hollywood
Reporter. For the past seven years, Moviemaker magazine named
Albuquerque as one of the best places for filmmakers to live and work in the
United States. Netflix adopted the city as a major U.S. production hub, and NBC
Universal has a base downtown. Albuquerque sits on the traditional homelands of
the Pueblo of Sandia. Many peoples enrich the geographically stunning landscape
with their histories, arts and sciences, languages, and cultural values. UNM is
a large "majority minority" state school with a faculty of over 3,000 serving
approximately 22,000 students.

All
applicants must apply online at the University of New Mexico website: unmjobs.unm.edu

Minimum
Qualifications:

M.F.A.
or Ph.D. in Film Production, Digital Media, Cinematic Arts, Animation, Gaming,
or related field by start date of appointment.

If
selected for the position, you will need to provide official certification of
successful completion of all degree requirements as a minimum qualification for
this position prior to your initial employment with UNM.

Preferred
Qualifications:
1. Expertise
and/or teaching experience in two or more of the following fields: directing,
cinematography, screenwriting, producing, digital post-production, production
design, sound, gaming, and animation. We are especially interested in traditional
narrative film and television production, 3D animation, and gaming.
2. Record
of teaching introductory and advanced studio courses in a wide range of
production approaches and aesthetics.
3.
Compelling creative work in relevant fields.
4. A
demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied
cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve
local and global communities.

For best
consideration, please apply by November 13, 2026. Position will remain open
until filled.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.