Lecturer of Film​/Video Production

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/

Title:

Lecturer
Working Title: Lecturer of Film/Video Production
FTE: .225 per 3 credit course
Salary Range: $5,371.19 per 3 credit course
Position # - Requisition #40418

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. CU Denver is a premier public urban research university offering more than 100 top‑ranked bachelor, master, and doctoral programs. Our faculty partners with diverse learners at any stage of their life and career to provide transformative educational experiences across seven schools and colleges.

CU Denver contributes significantly to the Colorado economy, employing 2,000 staff and generating an annual economic impact of $800 million.

Applications are accepted electronically only .edu/cu-careers. The College of Arts & Media (CAM) empowers a diverse community of makers, scholars, and innovators. Through a blend of critical inquiry, creative exploration, and real‑world engagement, CAM prepares students for careers in the evolving creative industries. The Film & Television department invites dynamic educators and creative professionals to join our faculty as a part‑time Lecturer specializing in Film/Video Production.

• Be part of a forward‑looking, supportive faculty committed to excellence and innovation.
• Enjoy a culture that values your unique artistic and academic contributions.
• Teach within a nationally recognized program.
• Shape a vibrant program positioned at the crossroads of professional opportunity and creative experimentation in a city alive with storytelling.

• For the fourth consecutive year, CU Denver’s Film & Television program has been named to Movie Maker Magazine’s Top 30 Best Film Schools list.
• Career pathways and networking opportunities across Hollywood, independent film, commercial film, and post‑production studios.
• Hands‑on learning from day one with a sequence‑based curriculum building on skill sets through each semester.
• The curriculum is known for its rigor, with students completing 20+ films/exercises on their portfolios by graduation.
• Students have access to industry‑standard professional‑grade cameras, sound, lighting, and grip equipment through the program’s “film cage.”
• Only BFA production program in the region.
• Collaborative cohort culture fostering collegiality and team‑based learning.
• Integrated Acting Emphasis: new Acting for the Screen BFA emphasis works closely with filmmaking students.

We seek individuals passionate about teaching and mentorship. If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of media makers and enrich an inclusive academic community, we want to hear from you! Lecturer appointments are at‑will and teaching assignments may fluctuate each semester.

As a Lecturer, your primary focus will be on inspiring and training the next cohort of filmmakers with practical, hands‑on experience. You will guide students through real‑world projects, help them develop essential technical and artistic skills, and contribute to shaping a program known for its collegiality, creative innovation, and student growth.

• Teaching Load: one or two classes per semester (3–6 credit hours).
• Instruction Focus: lighting, grip and sound, cinematography, producing, and/or editing courses.

• Degree/
  
  Experience:
  
  MFA; a BA with professional industry experience may be substituted for an MFA.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Pro Tools or Adobe Audition; expertise with state‑of‑the‑art camera and lighting equipment.
• Teaching: 2 years of experience teaching at the high school or college level.

• Degree: MFA
• Technical Expertise: Adobe Audition experience; post‑production techniques.
• Teaching: Experience teaching at the college level.

• Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and experience in lighting, grip and sound, cinematography, producing, and/or editing.
• Skills: Mentor and inspire…