Visiting Instructor or Lecturer, Film and Mass Media

The Opportunity

The Nicholson School of Communication and Media (NSCM) in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a visiting instructor or lecturer position in the Film and Mass Media program, in the fiction film directing area. This position is a temporary, 9-month, non-tenure earning appointment, recurring up to four years. This position is anticipated to begin in August 2024.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Film and Mass Media program's mission by teaching undergraduates and, depending on the highest degree attained, may also teach at the graduate level. Graduate-level activities may include supporting the MFA degree by providing critiques, mentoring, and serving on graduate thesis committees. The teaching load for this position will be four courses per semester, as well as participation in school and university service, including committee work.

We are especially interested in individuals who can contribute through their teaching and service to the excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

NSCM is a large, student-centered school with a collegial and friendly faculty and staff. Students are active in internships and organizations on and off campus. The NSCM Film and Mass Media program offers a B.A. in film production that emphasizes collaborative skills in filmmaking, a BFA in film production that emphasizes creative directorial skills (limited access), and an MFA in feature film production that offers students creative opportunities in fiction, nonfiction, or experimental cinematic modes. In addition to the film degrees, the Film and Mass Media program includes journalism and media production management (formerly radio-television) degrees. For more information, visit

The College of Sciences houses most of the university's natural, computational, and social sciences in eight departments, two schools and several centers. The college's programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information, visit

UCF, located in Orlando, Florida, is classified as a Very High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 240-degree programs. UCF is committed to diversity and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. For more information, visit

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree (for an instructor) or a terminal degree (for a lecturer) in film production or a related field (e.g., film production, screenwriting, film arts, mass communication, etc.) from an accredited institution by the start of employment. Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree as their highest degree will be considered for an instructor only if they can document ten years or more of professional experience within the film industry.
• Must have a record of professional accomplishments and demonstrate a working familiarity with film production technologies and processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and give evidence showing the ability to work effectively in a collaborative education environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience and demonstrated fluency involving independent film direction and curation across fiction, nonfiction, and experimental modalities; artistic direction, directing the camera, directing the actor, and production design.
• Evidence of some teaching experience in fiction film directing.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, In addition to the online application, candidates should upload the following:

• A letter of application outlining how you are prepared to join the faculty at UCF, highlighting teaching experience and other qualifications for one or more of the positions.
• A professional resume or curriculum vita (CV) highlighting academic and professional experience.
• Three academic or professional references (including address, phone number and email address). Do not include reference letters.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

You are responsible for ensuring all materials have been uploaded correctly.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Lisa Mills, Assistant Director of Film and Mass Media, at

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a visiting position, which cannot be extended beyond four years.

Job Close Date:

04/25/2024

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute , prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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