Assistant​/Associate Professor of Cinematic Arts

George Fox University announces a tenure-track faculty position in Cinematic Arts to begin August 15, 2025. The successful candidate will teach coursework in Cinematic Arts They will also maintain an active program of scholarship and service to the institution. We seek a colleague with strengths in film production, who is innovative, collaborative, embraces digital media, cultural diversity, and has a global perspective.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

• Teaching a full load of Cinematic Arts coursework per semester.
• Instructing and assisting in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Maintaining active scholarly work commensurate with the qualifications of a tenure track faculty member.
• Maintaining regular posted office hours and being accessible to students.
• Carrying a full academic advising load.
• Complying with campus and division policies in performance of duties.
• Participating in departmental functions such as staff, department, and division meetings.
• Maintaining/cultivating industry contacts related to your teaching area(s) and keeping abreast of the changing technologies and issues related to the field.
• Participating in university and department level committee service and working group tasks.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. or M.F.A. in Cinematic Arts or related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience and demonstrated teaching ability in classes at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of research production through presentations at international, national, regional and/or professional conferences as well as through publications in related disciplines.
• A demonstrated record of professional integrity and strong work ethic, collegiality and commitment to equity and inclusion.
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.
• Demonstrated success and or aptitude for remote, hybrid, and face to face instruction.
• A commitment to department and university service as well as other duties assigned.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

• Teaching and research strengths and/or professional experience which complement the current department curriculum.
• Connections to and experience in related media industries.
• Strong skills in mentoring student workers and interns.

• Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated, though candidates with significant experience at previous institutions may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg Campus
• Work Period: 9 months (August 15th through May 14th)
• Working Conditions:
  
  Physical requirements are those of a typical office environment.

• Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
• When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the names of three professional references.
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Integration of Faith and Learning Essay
    • George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and…