Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media Production

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media Production

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM CMDA - School of Theater (Kristin M Sosnowsky (00012573))

Work Location:

0105 Music & Dramatic Arts Building

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

The Louisiana State University School of Theatre invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media Production to begin in Fall 2026. This is a full-time, nine-month appointment.

We seek an experienced filmmaker and educator with professional experience in fields such as cinematography, editing, sound, or producing. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and development of LSU’s BFA in Film and Television, collaborating across disciplines within the university and with Louisiana’s vibrant film industry.

This is a unique opportunity to help build an innovative, community-engaged, nationally visible program in a state with a thriving film culture and expanding production opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in production and post-production, including areas such as directing, cinematography, editing, and sound, as well as film aesthetics and history courses. Mentor students and prepare them for professional careers in the film and television industry. Foster a supportive learning environment and mentor students from a range of academic backgrounds.
• Assist in the administration and development of the rapidly growing BFA Film and Television program, including strategic planning, curriculum development, internship and study abroad opportunities, and equipment management.
• Actively pursue a program of creative and/or scholarly research at the national and international level. Engage in professional organizations and maintain strong industry connections.
• Participate in student recruitment, public events (including LSU’s Take Film Festival and local industry collaborations), and service to the School, College, and University.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Level: Master of Fine Arts in Film or Television
• Degree Substitute: Master of Fine Arts degree from a closely related field or equivalent significant professional experience.
• Specific Experience: Demonstrated experience in the filmmaking, television, or digital media industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: 3+ years college-level teaching experience.
• Professional experience in cinematography, editing, sound, lighting, or another key craft area.
• Proven experience in curriculum development, mentorship, and collaborative program-building.
• Evidence of an ongoing body of creative or scholarly work in film or digital media.
• Passionate about teaching practices that encourage participation and belonging among students.

As the Flagship institution of the state, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. Designated as a Land, Sea, and Space Grant institution, the mission of Louisiana State University is the generation, preservation, dissemination, and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts. In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:

• offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;
• employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and
• using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television in the LSU School of Theatre was established in 2020 to give students immediate and sustainable purchase on the benefits of the state’s film tax incentive program, which has secured Louisiana among the top film-production markets in the U.S. The application-only program attracts competitive applicants from across the U.S. and internationally, serving high-achieving students with varied experiences and goals. This pre-professional degree is poised to lever the reach of the public university to build a pipeline into a thriving film industry. Our students volunteer at the New Orleans Film Festival, intern on major films shot locally in the Gulf South’s largest film studio (Fantastic Four; The Twilight Saga; The Iron Claw), and represent LSU at festivals across the world, including Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, and Edinburgh Fringe Fest.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please submit the required documents in a single PDF format: Cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy, CV/Resume, Links to a professional reel, web portfolio, or streaming video samples, List of media titles with relevant links and passwords if applicable, Names and contact information of three references. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary range, please contact Susannah Knoll, Executive Assistant to the Dean/HR Analyst at cmdadeansoffice@lsu.edu

This position is considered a research or research-related support position and must undergo screenings per RS 17:1826.

Posting Date:

November 7, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 6, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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