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The Department of Cinematic Arts, within the School of Communication at the University of Miami seeks a full-time Lecturer beginning August 15, 2026.
The University of Miami is a private research university that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. Located in Coral Gables, FL, the University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving more than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs.
The Department of Cinematic Arts (CCA) prepares a new generation of innovators, storytellers and leaders to succeed in film, television, and digital emergent technologies. The department hosts a Motion Pictures, BSC, Motion Pictures, MFA and Documentary, BFA. Our program was ranked #10 Top 50 Film Schools of 2024 (The Wrap, 2024).
Qualifications:
We seek a practitioner-scholar/scholar- practitioner with production experience and an academic background to teach both foundational production courses and introductory cinema/media studies courses.
Candidates should have technical expertise supported by a record of professional exhibition and should have a record of scholarly achievement in media or cinema studies.
All candidates should demonstrate evidence of teaching experience at the university level. The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 course load per academic year with the ability to teach core courses such as digital media production, documentary, introductory screenwriting, media studies, or film/television histories. Candidates may also have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of expertise. Candidates should have deep knowledge of digital equipment and emerging technologies.
Requirements:
An MFA in Film or a PhD in Media Studies, or closely related field.
Review of applications will begin January 13, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
Letter of Application that should address the candidate’s expertise, existing courses they are prepared to teach, and how they contribute to department collegiality
Current Resume/CV
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Teaching evaluations
Link to Portfolio or published writing sample
Names and contact information of three references
Please contact Rechna Varma with any questions at [email protected]
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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What you'll do
- The successful candidate will teach foundational production courses and introductory cinema/media studies courses. They will also have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of expertise.
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