The primary responsibility of the faculty member will be to teach undergraduate courses that emphasize both the technique and the art of cinematography, with a strong focus on storytelling. This is achieved through formal classroom training and one-on-one mentoring, during which cinematography students learn to craft their own unique visual approach.

At UNCSA, we strive to create a safe environment that allows people from all walks of life to thrive. Education and art-making can be transformational forces for change, and we are working so that change leads toward justice.

This vision statement reflects our commitment to this work in the School of Filmmaking.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter that addresses how they cultivate a thriving classroom environment that incorporates (or recognizes) a broad range of pedagogical approaches that support UNCSA’s vision statement.

Faculty at UNCSA are expected to engage in academic duties. These include advising and supervising students outside the classroom, attending faculty and production meetings, participating in service initiatives such as faculty governance and admissions, inviting guest artists for workshops and presentations on campus, visiting student film sets, and assisting in the development of new courses, programs, and methods of instruction.

Faculty members are encouraged to maintain professional activities to remain at the forefront of technologies and practices.

1. An earned terminal degree in the teaching discipline, generally the MFA or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Equivalent professional experience OR an equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the academic degree.
   
   
2. Candidates must possess professional cinematography credits in feature films, television, music videos, commercials, and/or documentary films.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess extensive professional experience in film production with multiple credits as Cinematographer, as well as prior teaching experience. Previous expertise in other cinematic roles such as Gaffer or Colorist will be of benefit. Furthermore, they should demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a profound appreciation for global cinema, a deep awareness of various arts — including literature, music, and visual arts, and an involvement in cinematic areas beyond cinematography.

About UNC School of the Arts

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts provides gifted emerging artists with the experience, knowledge, and skills needed to excel in their disciplines and in their lives, and it serves and enriches the cultural and economic prosperity of the people of North Carolina and the nation. UNCSA is the state’s unique professional school for the performing, visual, and moving image arts, training students at the high school, undergraduate, and master’s levels for professional careers in the arts.

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