Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Documentary (25-26)
Company: DePaul University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 1, 2025
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Job 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:
Application Instructions: For priority consideration, apply by May
27th, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until the
position is filled.
Required Documents
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: .
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).
Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is
$73,600 - $94,500, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Creative Work(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
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