Assistant Professor, Film and Video Arts Production, Department of Communication

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Assistant Professor, Film and Video Arts Production, Department of Communication Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Information Tenure Track Department Summary

The Department of Communication at Bridgewater State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film and Video Arts Production beginning Fall 2027. The Department of Communication offers three majors: Film and Video Arts Production, Communication and Media Studies, and Public Relations. The department currently serves over three hundred undergraduate majors, including more than one hundred students enrolled in Film and Video Arts Production. We are a thoughtful, collegial department committed to preparing students to meaningfully engage with their communities and the wider world. Our students bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to their creative work. As of Spring 2026, half of our FVAP majors are first-generation college students, 43% are commuters, and 30% come from low-income backgrounds. Additionally, 32.5% identify as women, 26.3% identify as students of color, and 17% identify as LGBTQIA+.

Film and Video Arts Production is a growing major that combines technical training with a broad academic foundation in film and media. Students develop original work while building the creative confidence, technical skills, and collaborative practices needed to bring their visions to life. Our program offers foundational video production courses and specialized study in areas such as screenwriting, sound, editing, and cinematography. This is an exciting time to join us: we are undertaking a significant renovation of our production facilities while continuing to strengthen the major. We are looking for a colleague who will expand students' technical capabilities, contribute to the ongoing development of our curriculum and facilities, and help shape the program's future.

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the Commonwealth, and the world. BSU has worked to ensure that our students receive an accessible, affordable, and exceptional education. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition. Those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties

We seek an educator and practitioner with strong technical expertise in film and video production. Candidates with expertise in digital cinematography and/or digital post-production are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach courses across the Film and Video Arts Production curriculum, including Film/Video Production I and II, Cinematography, Advanced Video Editing, and other courses aligned with the candidate's strengths and the evolving needs of the program. The candidate will also contribute to the university's Core Curriculum by teaching film and media studies courses for students from across the university.

The successful candidate will teach in-person courses in the fall and spring semesters, with a standard teaching load of four 3-credit courses per semester. The position includes advising and mentoring undergraduate students, department and university service, and participation in shared program responsibilities. These responsibilities may include supporting the Filmmakers Society, the annual student showcase and awards, and other student-focused initiatives. The candidate will also maintain an active creative practice and/or scholarly agenda appropriate to their area of expertise.

Required Qualifications

MFA or PhD in Film/Video Production, Media Production, Communication, or a related discipline by September 1, 2027

Experience in video production, cinematography, and/or digital post-production

Experience teaching undergraduate courses

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching

Ability to translate technical concepts into accessible and engaging learning experiences

Experience advancing access, equity, and student success in higher education

Experience with experiential, project-based, or other high-impact teaching practices

Creative Practice

Active creative practice and/or scholarly agenda in film and video production

Professional experience in film and video production

Commitment to keeping current with emerging production technologies and industry practices

Program Engagement

Experience mentoring student filmmakers and/or supporting student organizations

Experience contributing to curriculum development, facilities planning, or other initiatives that support the growth of an academic program

Experience developing partnerships with professional and/or community media organizations

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

Salary is commensurate with experience in accordance with the Appendix O of the MSCA contract. A reasonable starting salary range to expect for a new faculty member appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor is $75,000 to $85,000.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F00661P Open Date 09/25/2026 Close Date 11/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications for the position will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2026, and will be accepted through November 30, 2026.

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

Contact information for at least three references entries (names, addresses, phone numbers, emails) in space provided on the application form.

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

One-page teaching statement describing the applicant's pedagogical strengths, approaches to mentoring undergraduate students, and specific strategies for fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment

One-page statement outlining the applicant's creative or scholarly work, artistic approaches, and future creative direction

Portfolio with 2-3 publicly accessible links to video or other media that best represent the applicant's production work, identifying each work and the applicant's role in its creation

For specific questions about the position and application process, please contact the search committee chair, Colleen Kelly Poplin at cpoplin@bridgew.edu.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Other
• Portfolio

Optional Documents