Assistant/Associate Professor of Entertainment Producing

Assistant/Associate Professor of Entertainment Producing

Position Summary:
Biola University, a private Christian institution in Southern California, seeks applications for a full-time faculty position in Entertainment Producing for its nationally recognized School of Cinema & Media Arts, beginning August 2024.

Qualifications:
A terminal degree in Producing for Film, Television or a related discipline is preferred.  At least five (5) years professional industry experience is required, as is a broad understanding of the role of the producer across contemporary media platforms including one or more of the following:  feature and/or independent film, television, digital/streaming media, non-fiction, game development, short-form/branded content, studio management, and related fields.

The ideal candidate has professional and teaching experience in areas such as content development, audience targeting, production management, virtual production, budgeting, financing, distribution as well as emerging markets/technology.

Responsibilities:
Faculty responsibilities include teaching, academic advising, application review, committee assignments, as well as service to the School of Cinema & Media Arts and Biola University.

The teaching load is 12-15 units per semester (with overload opportunities), in addition to continued professional work and/or research and scholarship.  

Faculty teach from established courses and are encouraged to enhance these courses and/or propose new courses to reflect new technologies, theories and global trends.

Department and University Overview:
The School of Cinema & Media Arts is Biola University’s ninth and newest school.  It is also its fastest growing.
Recognized by industry trade publications Variety and The Wrap as among the top film schools in the world, the School’s strategic approach is to blend forward-looking curriculum, industry-active faculty and state-of-the-art facilities with a vibrant, creative community.  Prioritizing collaboration over competition, Biola strives to create excellence in craft and character within its students.  The School’s close proximity to Hollywood provides students unique access to internships, mentors, guest lecturers, and job opportunities.

Biola is a faith-forward institution in which faculty endorse a university-wide statement of Christian beliefs and community values.  These are central to integrating faith into vocational learning.

Biola’s student body comes from across the globe, so the university embraces multi-cultural perspectives within its students, staff and faculty.  Candidates should be able to demonstrate not only the ability to work effectively within diverse populations, but to ensure the voices of faith and vocation reflect the rich diversity of God’s people both inside and outside the classroom.

Biola University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, sex, age, or physical or mental disability.  However, as a private religious institution, the University reserves the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices.

Application Procedure and Materials:
Please send the following materials as part of your submission package:
● A cover letter
● Current curriculum vitae
● Statement describing your Christian faith and its influence on your professional career

This is a full-time, 9-10 month contract position.

Hiring Range:
Assistant Professor: $74,489 - $80,929
Associate Professor: $87,577 - $99,061
Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.