Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Arts in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Assistant Professor of Film and Digital ArtsPosting Number req38153
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department Film and Digital Arts (568A)
Academic Location College of Fine Arts
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary

TheDepartment of Film and Digital Arts at the University of New Mexico, College ofFine Arts, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor positionin Film and Digital Arts.

• Position begins in August 2027.
• Teaching responsibilities will include foundational and advanced studio courses in a wide range of production approaches and aesthetics.
• We are especially interested in candidates with expertise and teaching experience related to traditional narrative film and television production, 3D animation, or gaming.
• Starting salary is $66,400. UNM offers parental leave, tuition for partners and dependent children, and internal grant competitions on a campus where academic freedom is valued.

Film andDigital Arts offers degrees and concentrations in Film Production, Animation,Gaming, Screenwriting, and Film History and Criticism. Our emphasis on storytelling,cinematography, producing, and directing prepares students to lead andinfluence the creative process. We also provide a firm foundation in essentialcrew skills, ensuring that our 700+ majors are ready to work in any team-basedcreative environment. The department was recently listed by MovieMaker magazineas one of the top thirty film schools in the U.S. and Canada. Our alumni enjoysuccess at renowned institutions such as Lucasfilm, Industrial Light and Magic,Google, Netflix, Meow Wolf, and Warner Bros. Many are instrumental in thegrowth of New Mexicos thriving film industry, home of Breaking Bad, BetterCall Saul, and many others. Cultivating art and artists whose presence isoften underrepresented, our faculty supports students from the rich and variedcultures of New Mexico and beyond in a collegial department where intellectualinquiry meets experimentation.

Famous forthe unique light and landscape that attract artists and scholars from aroundthe globe, New Mexico is ranked as a film hotspot by the HollywoodReporter. For the past seven years, Moviemaker magazine namedAlbuquerque as one of the best places for filmmakers to live and work in theUnited States. Netflix adopted the city as a major U.S. production hub, and NBCUniversal has a base downtown. Albuquerque sits on the traditional homelands ofthe Pueblo of Sandia. Many peoples enrich the geographically stunning landscapewith their histories, arts and sciences, languages, and cultural values. UNM isa large majority minority state school with a faculty of over 3,000 servingapproximately 22,000 students.

Allapplicants must apply online at the University of New Mexico website: unmjobs.unm.edu

Qualifications

MinimumQualifications:

M.F.A.or Ph.D. in Film Production, Digital Media, Cinematic Arts, Animation, Gaming,or related field by start date of appointment.

Ifselected for the position, you will need to provide official certification ofsuccessful completion of all degree requirements as a minimum qualification forthis position prior to your initial employment with UNM.

PreferredQualifications:
1. Expertiseand/or teaching experience in two or more of the following fields: directing,cinematography, screenwriting, producing, digital post-production, productiondesign, sound, gaming, and animation. We are especially interested in traditionalnarrative film and television production, 3D animation, and gaming.
2. Recordof teaching introductory and advanced studio courses in a wide range ofproduction approaches and aesthetics.
3.Compelling creative work in relevant fields.
4. Ademonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and variedcultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to servelocal and global communities.

For bestconsideration, please apply by November 13, 2026. Position will remain openuntil filled.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

1. A letter of application addressing areas of specialization, research, creative work, plans for future projects, and teaching interests; 2. Curriculum Vitae (CV); 3. Three professional references, including name, institution, position, email address, and telephone number; 4. Statement of teaching experience and philosophy;5. Five to ten (5-10) links to creative work.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 11/13/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.