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Posting Details
Job ID: 162082
Rank: Instructor/Professional LecturerCollege/School: Chicago, IL - Jarvis College of Computing & Digital Media
Position Description:The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track Professional Lecturer position in Documentary in one of the most innovative and fastest-growing film schools in the country. The School of Cinematic Arts offers a concentration in Documentary Production for our BFA students, as well as an MFA in Documentary.
DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. In 2024, the School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) was ranked 11th in The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the top film schools in the country.
In SCA, there are currently over 2,000 students enrolled in the BA, BFA, BS, MS and MFA degree programs. The MFA degrees are in Film and Television Directing, Screenwriting, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Animation. Production resources include six full sound stages at Cinespace Studios, two green screen stages, production studios for motion capture, television, and sound, industry-standard camera packages, and a 4k digital cinema theatre.
Position begins in Fall Quarter 2025-26 (September 2025).
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in documentary production, directing, and producing, curriculum development, committee service at the school and college level, supervising student projects, and continued professional development.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
A record of professional practice and/or creative activity is required. Successful applicants will be able to teach theoretical and practical hands-on courses, will have industry and academic experience, and are motivated to work with faculty and students on buidling curriculum, leading school-wide initiatives, and/or participating in collaborative projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MFA degree or equivalent industry experience in film and/or television
- Exemplary communication and collaboration skills
- Able to demonstrate cultural competencies in diverse learning communities
For priority consideration, apply by May 27th, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Required Documents
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Cover letter
- Links to creative work
- Contact information for three professional references (references will be contacted to upload their recommendations)
General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).