Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Film/Video Production and Media Studies

Application Deadline:

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin November 15,
2026.

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

The Department of Film, Television and Digital Media in the Bob
Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University
(TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, invites applications for a full-time
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice to begin in Fall
(August) 2027.

We seek a candidate with significant professional experience in
narrative film/video production with expertise in two or more areas
such as screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound, producing,
motion graphics, or post-production. While the successful candidate
will regularly teach production-related courses, they will also
regularly teach media studies courses (such as The Art of Film and
TV, Media Milestones [Film and TV], Film and Television Genres,
World Cinema, etc.) as needed by the department. Familiarity with
the use of AI tools in media production is a plus.

At TCU, Assistant Professors of Professional Practice are full-time
faculty members who are teaching specialists with significant
professional experience. They may advance on a promotion track from
assistant to associate to full PPP. They are not eligible for
tenure or de facto tenure, but as they earn promotion, annual
contracts may become 3- and 5-year contracts.

Responsibilities will include teaching seven courses per academic
year, continuing professional engagement, service to the university
through committee memberships, and student advising. An Assistant
PPP must maintain professional knowledge and skill appropriate to
their discipline.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

1. Teaching: Prepares for and meets academic instruction
responsibilities for courses as assigned. Responsibilities may be
covered in the classroom, laboratory, or other such environments.
Faculty members are also expected to schedule their own office
hours weekly.

2. Service: Serves the community through committee membership,
participation in faculty governance and processes, activities
relating to university programs, and other such activities that
contribute to TCU and its mission.

3. Professional Engagement: Continues professional engagement
within the field of film/television. Maintains creative activity in
their area(s) of expertise.

4. Advising / Mentoring: May serve as advisors and/or mentors to
students. Meets and provides advice to students that are designated
as advisees.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Earned Master’s degree in an appropriate area required; MFA or
other terminal degree preferred.

A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the field of
film/television production.

Department Details:

The Department of Film, Television and Digital Media has 10
full-time faculty members who lead the following undergraduate
majors: Film, Television and Digital Media; Business of
Entertainment Media; and Sports Broadcasting. The department also
offers a minor in Media and Popular Culture.

School/College Description:

In 2023, the Schieffer College celebrated the 10th anniversary of
its naming for TCU alumnus and longtime CBS network TV
correspondent Bob Schieffer. The college is the academic home for
four departments: Communication Studies; Film, Television, and
Digital Media; Journalism; and Strategic Communication. Some 1,150
undergraduate student majors complete coursework in areas that
include: Advertising and Public Relations; Cinema and Media
Studies; Digital and Social Media; Health Communication and Media;
Interpersonal and Organizational Communication; Journalism and News
Media Studies; and Sports Broadcasting. About 30 graduate students
pursue master’s degrees in Communication Studies or Strategic
Communication, and some 60 full-time and 15 part-time faculty teach
in the college. The college’s award-winning student experiential
learning activities include print, video, and digital news media, a
speech and debate team, an advertising and public relations agency,
a radio station, and sports broadcasting productions. The college
also offers a number of off-campus study options to students.

University & Fort Worth Description:

About TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a world-class,
private, Carnegie-classified national research university located
in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by its mission and core values of
integrity, engagement, community, and excellence, TCU consistently
ranks among the top universities and colleges in the United
States.

TCU’s campus — regularly ranked among the nation’s most beautiful —
spans 302 acres in a primarily residential area just minutes from
downtown.

The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117
areas of undergraduate study, 62 master’s level programs, and 37
areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across several
disciplines, including health care, business, energy, and the arts.
Total enrollment stands at 12,980, including 11,152 undergraduates
and 1,828 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,200
faculty and staff, including more than 700 full-time faculty
members.

About Fort Worth

Fort Worth blends the approachable charm of a smaller city with the
amenities, cultural energy, and distinctive personality of a major
metro. As the nation’s 11th-largest city, with a rapidly growing
population of more than 1 million, Fort Worth and TCU share a
relationship that spans more than a century — one that continues to
deepen as many Horned Frogs choose to stay after graduation, drawn
by the region’s thriving job market. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth
metropolitan area — the nation’s fourth-largest and a top tourism
destination — Fort Worth earned recognition from U.S. News &
World Report in 2025 as the No. 4 best big city to live in the
United States.

Fort Worth offers an impressive array of cultural, educational, and
entertainment opportunities, anchored by three world-class art
museums — the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort
Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass
Performance Hall stands as one of the premier performance venues in
the country. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alike
enjoy concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events at
Sundance Square, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southside
venues.

Required Application Materials & Application
Instructions:

Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the
position requirements and your qualifications; please indicate
experience to date with AI tools, if any. Also required: a
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of
teaching effectiveness (which should include faculty observations,
student evaluations, and/or syllabi), a link to a professional
portfolio or demo reel, and a list of five references (three
academic and two professional) with current contact information.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the TCU HR
system.

All questions regarding the application process should be directed
to hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or (817) 257-7790. Review of
applications begins November 15, 2026, and will continue until the
position is filled.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community,
and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and
employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes
individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to
making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is
an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment
laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we
are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and
harassment.