Job description

Summary: The Department of Theatre and Media Arts at Brigham Young University invites applications for a continuing faculty status (tenure track) position in Cinematography and Film Production. We seek enthusiastic and experienced candidates with expertise in Cinematography, including specialization in grip/electric and lighting for film on location and in a studio setting.

Qualifications: A terminal degree in film, television, media, communications, or a related field is strongly preferred. However, given the nature of this professional faculty position, candidates with an under-graduate and/or graduate degree in film, television, media, communications, and a minimum of 8-10 years substantial professional experience may be considered. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

• You must have documented record of professional and/or creative activity in the field of film, television, media, and/or video production.
• An aptitude for excellence in teaching.
• A commitment to student-centered learning.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
• Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Duties/Expectations:  

• Teach up to four courses (12 credit hours) during both the fall and winter semesters, and up to two courses (6 credit hours) during spring or summer term.  There is no expectation of scholarship (research/creative work) for these positions, outside creative work created with students.
• Advise student projects and provide guidance to foster creative and innovative work.
• Mentor students to ensure academic success and professional growth.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.

Date of Appointment: July 1, 2026

NOTE: Professional Teaching Faculty enjoy the same privileges as professional faculty. They may receive continuing faculty status (CFS) and rank advancement. They may vote in department decisions regarding faculty appointments, CFS, rank advancement, and all other matters. They may serve as chairs or deans, on committees, and in other administrative assignments, and they are eligible for university awards.

About the Department 

The Department of Theatre and Media Arts, housed in the College of Fine Arts and Communications, hosts five majors (Acting, Media Arts, Music Dance Theatre, Theatre Arts Studies, and Theatre Education).  23 full-time faculty, 10 full-time arts administrators, and over 30 adjunct faculty contribute to the education of our ~500 undergraduate students.  We run a theatre season of 7 faculty-directed and 4 student-directed productions in three different theatres, and produce 7-8 fiction, non-fiction, and animated short films each year.

The mission of the Department of Theatre and Media Arts is to promote literacy, creativity, and spirituality in the arts of theatre and media, in an effort to illuminate and confirm truth, tell the most important stories, and celebrate our infinite potential. We develops scholar artists who are inspired by the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and who build on great works of the past and present to become the innovators of the future. We are centered on students. All our planning and processes are evaluated by the impact they will have on the spiritual development, intellectual growth, professional training, character building, emotional well-being, and service orientation of our students.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.  All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

How to apply

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Please include: 

1. CV
2. Letter of Interest
3. Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
   1. Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education ( https://aims.byu.edu/ ).
4. Statement of teaching philosophy
5. A statement of professional activity including links to examples of professional production work
6. 3 References: Please list the individual contact information for each of your three references on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically