IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The School of Communication and Media at Montclair State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Film & TV, writer/director specialization. Teaching assignments may include a range of courses in the program, including introductory and intermediate single and multiple camera courses, various levels of writing and story analysis courses and capstone production courses. Candidates should have a strong professional history of professional work as a Film/TV content creator. We are particularly interested in candidates who have professional experience in and can teach to the future of narrative scripted entertainment, including the broad range of episodic content across various distribution platforms. The Film & TV program offers a singular BA degree that allows students to pursue a broad range of interests, including a thesis production pathway. Faculty in Film & TV are expected to contribute to the curricular and co-curricular life of the program and School, including support for student submissions to media festivals and general support for student productions. Faculty members also have the opportunity to take leadership roles with a range of signature educational opportunities in the School, such as the growth of the School’s Los Angeles program, the development of the School’s streaming media platform Hawk+, and a range of speakers and media partnerships. Tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain a portfolio of creative or scholarly work appropriate for a tenure appointment at an R2 institution.  Faculty are also expected to conduct office hours; participate in area, School, and College meetings; serve as an academic advisor; provide University service as appropriate; and participate in the overall curricular and co-curricular life of the University.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional experience as a Film/TV writer, producer and/or director. Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.) in Film/TV (or related field) and previous college teaching experience.

THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA

Founded in 2012, the School of Communication and Media offers a range of dynamic programs in communication and media to a talented and diverse student population of approximately 2000 students. Offering degrees in film and television, social media and public relations, advertising, journalism and digital media, sports communication, animation and visual effects, and a new online MA in strategic communication and media, the School prepares the next generation of communication and media practitioners and leaders. It maintains several critical strategic partnerships, including membership in NBCU Academy and the summer residency program for Ghetto Film School. The School houses award-winning student programs that include WMSC Radio, The Montclarion newspaper, Hawk Communications PR Agency, the Red Hawk Sports Network, Hawk+ OTT streaming platform, a Los Angeles residential program, and News Lab, as well as the Joetta Di Bella and Fred C. Sautter III Center for Strategic Communication and the Center for Cooperative Media, the latter of which serves the public by working to grow and strengthen local and collaborative journalism. Recent national recognitions for the School include an Edward R. Murrow Award, several Marconi Award nominations, and two College Television Awards from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, a finalist in the Coca Cola Refreshing Films competition, a second-place finish in the Bateman PR competition, and several SVG Sports Media nominations. Due to this ongoing growth and success, the School will become a separate college at the University beginning in 2025, allowing for even greater opportunity for student success and national recognition.

THE UNIVERSITY
Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 10 colleges and schools that serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen.  As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of MSU and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.

SALARY RANGE:       Commensurate with experience    

STARTING DATE:      September 1, 2025

   

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative publications, which can be uploaded during the application process.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.

APPLY BY:   The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.

Department

School of Communication and Media

Position Type

Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/