Assistant Professor of Technical Film Production/Assistant Professor in Practice of Technical Film Production, Department of Theatre

Job Class Code: 10031
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: FRGV1878
Location: Rio
Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization: Provost – Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position:

Tenure Status:
FTE: 1

Scope of Job:
The Theatre Department at The University of Texas Rio Grande
Valley (UTRGV) seeks applications for an open rank of Assistant Professor of Technical Film Production (tenure track) or Assistant
Professor in Practice of Technical Film Production (non-tenure track) to start Fall 2026. The successful candidate will provide a
solid technical production background for students seeking a BA in Theatre with a concentration in Film Production, teaching them the
valuable skills needed to secure a working position in the film industry in the areas of production and postproduction.The successful
candidate will have a record of production/creative work that specifically illustrates expertise in film production. The teaching load
includes teaching courses in our film and video editing and production and other courses in the film program, as assigned by the Department
Chair. Depending on the successful candidate’s experience, they can create new courses in such areas as post-production, cinematography, and
sound design for film.
About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique
multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university
discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. . The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including
teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural
environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience.
By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative
works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is a
distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio
Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with
the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

Department/College Background The Theatre Department is in Edinburg, Texas, a semi-tropical, multicultural, small
city within an hour and a half from South Padre Island. The Theatre department has eight faculty and three staff, including a production
manager. Our NAST-accredited BA program ranges between 200 to 250 students. We are a Theatre BA program with four tracks: performance,
design, education, and film production.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Professor
(must meet all of the following):

• Terminal degree (MFA, PhD) in Film Production or related field from an accredited
  institution.
• University and/or professional experience in film production.
• Demonstrated potential for high-level
  scholarly/artistic achievement.
• Ability to collaborate with theatre and film faculty, including serving on department, college,
  and university committees.

Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Professor in Practice (must meet all the following):

• Bachelor’s degree in film production or related field from an accredited institution.
• Extensive professional
  experience equivalent to a terminal degree in film production.
• Demonstrated potential for high-level scholarly/artistic
  achievement.
• Ability to collaborate with theatre and film faculty, including serving on department, college, and university
  committees.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

• Applicants will have a strong background in all forms of
  editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Audition.
• Applicants should be well versed in the
  basics of cinematography and editing productions to help create new technical film courses.

Preferred Qualification:

• 3 years teaching experience at the college/ university level, professional experience in film industry.
• Experience in all
  areas of post-production.
• Professional credits and membership in professional organizations/unions.

Salary:
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies:
1
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026

EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to
promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the
requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all
government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women,
minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date:
10/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first
time, please complete all biographical information including address, email, and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting
to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC).
CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Required Documents

1. Cover
   Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of 3 References (list should include name, title, contact information)
4. Unofficial
   Transcripts (all levels – Once hired, official transcript are required)
5. Examples of Professional Work – Please provide an online
   video link(s) that includes at least two examples of film video editing/ postproduction work, not to exceed 30 minutes in total. Submissions
   should include applicant credit for editing/ postproduction in the credits. Video link examples for areas outside of postproduction/ editing
   can be included in addition but not in replacement and should not exceed the 30-minute time limit.

Additional
Information:
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations
throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and
thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect
the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in
length.

Please Note:
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency
in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test
of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System
(IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48848jeid-d0edb39b32a15e4d8c636bdc514d1c92