Assistant Professor, Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism and Creative Media

The Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism and Creative Media in the College of Communication at Butler University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track assistant professor of film production with an expected start date of August 2026. The successful candidate will teach classes in film and media production (both short form and feature-length) in television, film, and video. Knowledge of emerging visual media is a plus. In addition, this faculty member will also offer classes in one or more of the following areas: entertainment producing; creative media business practices; field production; post-production techniques; narrative directing; and/or documentary producing and directing. We’re looking for an energetic and collaborative faculty member to help shape new directions for our program.

Minimum Qualifications

• An MFA or a Ph.D. with accompanying applied experience in a field directly related to film production. ABD candidates will be considered and hired as a lecturer pending the completion of the terminal degree. 
• Potential for successful teaching of undergraduate courses in Create Media and Entertainment
• Production experience directly related to film production
• Potential for juried artistic exhibition related to media production and/or scholarship
• Excellent written communication skills
• Expressed desire to provide equal opportunity for all students

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Successful experience in the following:
  • working collaboratively with others (e.g., committee service, being part of a production team, co-teaching)
  • working independently (e.g., supervising a production, course development)
• Experience producing, directing or working on/with any of the following:
  • documentary films
  • narrative/feature films
  • commercial video projects
  • live production
  • news programming
• Experience in visual effects work in programs like After Effects, Blender, and Fusion.
• Demonstrated successful experience teaching undergraduate film and/or media production courses
• Record of  juried artistic exhibition related to media production and/or scholarship
• Experience connecting and collaborating with media industry professionals on the local, regional, and/or national levels
• Promoting, hosting and/or managing film festivals
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Effective classroom management skills

About the College of Communication: 

The College of Communication enrolls approximately 550 students across its 8 majors and online graduate program in Strategic Communication. CCOM is a dynamic and forward-thinking college that seeks to create an inclusive learning environment with a student-focused approach. Lecturers in the College have a typical teaching load of 4 courses per semester with an expectation for creative/professional activities. Butler offers generous financial support for creative works, innovations in curricular development, and travel to present for domestic and international conferences. Additional information about the University and the College can be found at www.butler.edu.  There are also opportunities and support for engaging in work that contributes to university-wide initiatives in diversity and social justice, the Indianapolis Community Requirement, and Global Historical Studies.

To apply, candidates must submit:

1.    A letter of application outlining qualifications, a teaching philosophy, and experience with/commitment to teaching a diverse student body

2.    Curriculum vitae

3.    Current teaching evaluations (if available)

4.    Contact information for three references

5.    A scholarship agenda and/or creative agenda in writing and producing for television, film, and video

Materials should be addressed to Eric Hahn, CME Search Committee Chair, College of Communication, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208 or via email to cmesearch@butler.edu. Review of applications will begin September 12, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Consideration will be given only to complete applications.