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Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Arts

Posting Number

req38153

Employment Type

Faculty

Faculty Type

Tenure/Tenure-Track

Hiring Department

Film and Digital Arts (568A)

Academic Location

College of Fine Arts

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligible

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The

Department of Film and Digital Arts at the University of New Mexico, College of

Fine Arts, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position

in Film and Digital Arts.

• Position begins in August 2027.
• Teaching responsibilities will include foundational and advanced studio courses in a wide range of production approaches and aesthetics.
• We are especially interested in candidates with expertise and teaching experience related to traditional narrative film and television production, 3D animation, or gaming.
• Starting salary is $66,400. UNM offers parental leave, tuition for partners and dependent children, and internal grant competitions on a campus where academic freedom is valued.

Film and

Digital Arts offers degrees and concentrations in Film Production, Animation,

Gaming, Screenwriting, and Film History and Criticism. Our emphasis on storytelling,

cinematography, producing, and directing prepares students to lead and

influence the creative process. We also provide a firm foundation in essential

crew skills, ensuring that our 700+ majors are ready to work in any team-based

creative environment. The department was recently listed by MovieMaker magazine

as one of the top thirty film schools in the U.S. and Canada. Our alumni enjoy

success at renowned institutions such as Lucasfilm, Industrial Light and Magic,

Google, Netflix, Meow Wolf, and Warner Bros. Many are instrumental in the

growth of New Mexico’s thriving film industry, home of Breaking Bad, Better

Call Saul, and many others. Cultivating art and artists whose presence is

often underrepresented, our faculty supports students from the rich and varied

cultures of New Mexico and beyond in a collegial department where intellectual

inquiry meets experimentation.

Famous for

the unique light and landscape that attract artists and scholars from around

the globe, New Mexico is ranked as a “film hotspot” by the Hollywood

Reporter. For the past seven years, Moviemaker magazine named

Albuquerque as one of the best places for filmmakers to live and work in the

United States. Netflix adopted the city as a major U.S. production hub, and NBC

Universal has a base downtown. Albuquerque sits on the traditional homelands of

the Pueblo of Sandia. Many peoples enrich the geographically stunning landscape

with their histories, arts and sciences, languages, and cultural values. UNM is

a large “majority minority” state school with a faculty of over 3,000 serving

approximately 22,000 students.

All

applicants must apply online at the University of New Mexico website: unmjobs.unm.edu

Qualifications

MinimumQualifications:

M.F.A.

or Ph.D. in Film Production, Digital Media, Cinematic Arts, Animation, Gaming,

or related field by start date of appointment.

If

selected for the position, you will need to provide official certification of

successful completion of all degree requirements as a minimum qualification for

this position prior to your initial employment with UNM.

PreferredQualifications:

1. Expertise

and/or teaching experience in two or more of the following fields: directing,

cinematography, screenwriting, producing, digital post-production, production

design, sound, gaming, and animation. We are especially interested in traditional

narrative film and television production, 3D animation, and gaming. 2. Record

of teaching introductory and advanced studio courses in a wide range of

production approaches and aesthetics. 3.

Compelling creative work in relevant fields. 4. A

demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied

cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve

local and global communities.

For best

consideration, please apply by November 13, 2026. Position will remain open

until filled.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

1. A letter of application addressing areas of specialization, research, creative work, plans for future projects, and teaching interests;

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV);

3. Three professional references, including name, institution, position, email address, and telephone number;

4. Statement of teaching experience and philosophy;

5. Five to ten (5-10) links to creative work.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 11/13/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.