Full-Time Faculty Positions
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Virtual Production (24-25)
The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University seeks a virtual production, real-time visualization, or visual effects artist for a tenure-track position in one of the most innovative cinema programs in the country. Position begins in September 2024.
DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. In 2023, the School of Cinematic Arts was ranked 14th in Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the top film schools in the country. The Visual Effects and Animation programs ranked 16th by Animation Career Review and was named by Variety as one of the top film schools in the world. There are currently over 2,000 majors enrolled in our degree programs in Film & Television and Animation with concentrations in visual effects among 15 other disciplines. Our associated programs in Game Design and Game Programming are also highly ranked nationally and the college is an Unreal Academic Partner.
DePaul has advanced the field of education for virtual production for several years and is expanding its curriculum, faculty, and technology to be the leadership institution for virtual production training and research in the Midwest. Resources include a virtual production studio among six sound stages at Cinespace Studios, the Jarvis Center for Innovation and Collaboration, two sound studios, color and editing suites, industry-standard camera packages, a grip truck, two green screen stages, motion capture systems, a television studio, and two theaters. View more information about the
School of Cinematic Arts programs.
Job responsibilities include teaching, curricular development, service, supervising student/faculty projects and continued creative activities and/or scholarship in the field.
Positions are contingent upon available budgetary resources.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates for the position will have extensive experience in one of the following areas: virtual production, visual effects, visualization, and/or game engines. Experience with in-camera visual effects is highly desired. College-level teaching experience desired. Job responsibilities include teaching, curricular development, service, supervising student/faculty projects and continued creative activities and/or scholarship in the field. Applicants with success in working with diverse student bodies are strongly encouraged to apply. Terminal degree and/or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Application Instructions
Apply at
https://apply.interfolio.com/135754
For priority consideration, apply by January 8th, 2024.
To apply, include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, diversity statement, a URL of samples of relevant creative work and/or scholarship, and contact information of three references.
Non-Tenure Track Faculty position in Computer Science (24-25)
The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science. The faculty appointment is with full benefits and renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance.
We seek candidates with a commitment to high-quality teaching. The candidate will have additional responsibilities including curriculum development and other service to the School. The School of Computing includes over 74 full-time faculty and more than 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. We offer a PhD program, 12 master's degrees, and 9 bachelor’s degrees. The School of Computing is committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment for its faculty, promoting a rewarding academic career with a balance between teaching and research. Located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, it offers vast opportunities to forge relationships with industry, national laboratories, universities, and other organizations in the Chicago area.
The School of Computing has many active research groups and the university supports research via a robust internal research grants program.
DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures in a diverse urban setting. We are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. Positions are contingent upon available budgetary resources.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants should have, at a minimum, an MS in Computer Science or related discipline with 5+ years of professional experience in the field.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Apply at
https://apply.interfolio.com/127341
Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled.
The application must include: a curriculum vitae; at least three letters of recommendation; a teaching statement; and a diversity statement, addressing the candidate's values, experiences and future plans concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For more information, contact
James Riely.
Multiple Tenure-line Faculty Positions in Computing
The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the level of assistant or associate professor. We are particularly interested in candidates in core AI (e.g., AI foundation models, machine learning, natural language processing, responsible AI), cybersecurity (e.g., forensics, cloud security, usable security, human-centered cybersecurity), information systems (e.g., process modeling, enterprise cloud computing, BI systems), computer systems (e.g., cloud computing, virtualization, data-intensive systems), and software engineering: (e.g., software design and architecture, quality assurance and testing, software safety and security, agile and DevOps methodologies).
The School of Computing includes over 74 full-time faculty and more than 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. We offer a PhD program, 12 master's degrees, and 9 bachelor’s degrees. The School of Computing is committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment for its faculty, promoting a rewarding academic career with a balance between teaching and research. Located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant downtown, it offers vast opportunities to forge relationships with industry, national laboratories, universities, and other organizations in the Chicago area.
The School of Computing has several centers of excellence, including Big Data, Cloud Infrastructure, and High-Performance Computing; Visual Computing, Medical Informatics, and Bioinformatics; Web Intelligence and Recommender Systems; Computing Education; Interactive Machine Learning; Cybersecurity and Adversarial Machine Learning; Computational Geometry and Topology; Next Generation Networks; Rehabilitation Robotics; and Semantics. Over the last decade, the school faculty have secured more than $13.4M in NSF funding and consistently publish in selective conferences. The culture within the school emphasizes high-impact and high-quality research, rather than placing pressure on faculty to secure external funding or publish many papers. Nonetheless, the university provides extensive support for external funding, as well as a robust internal research grants program, including PhD stipends, graduate assistantships and course releases.
DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures in a diverse urban setting. We are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. Positions are contingent upon available budgetary resources.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Application Instructions
Apply at
https://apply.interfolio.com/135229
Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled.
The application must include: a curriculum vitae; at least three letters of recommendation; a research statement, highlighting both current and future directions of research; a teaching statement; and a diversity statement, addressing the candidate's values, experiences and future plans concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion.
For more information, contact
James Riely
Professional Lecturer (Term Faculty) – Cinematography/Lighting in Film & Television
DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. In 2023, the School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) was ranked 14th in Hollywood Reporter’s annual list of the top film schools in the country and has been named byVariety as one of the top film schools in the world.
In the School of Cinematic Arts, there are currently over 2,000 majors enrolled in the BA, BFA, BS, MS and MFA degree programs. The cinematography concentration is one of eleven in the Film and Television BFA degree. SCA also offers MFA degrees in Film and Television Directing, Animation, Creative Producing, Documentary, and Screenwriting. Production resources include six full sound stages at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, two green screen stages, 3D motion capture, television, sound, industry standard camera packages, a virtual production stage, and a 4k digital cinema theater. Find out more about
SCA programs.
Responsibilities
The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University invites applicants for a full-time Professional Lecturer position in Lighting for Cinematography. The responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in lighting and cinematography for film and television, serving on school and college level committees, and supervising student projects. Continued professional development in the field is also expected.
DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
The candidate will be able to teach practical hands-on lighting courses, will have industry and/or academic experience, and be motivated to work with faculty and students on building the curriculum, leading school-wide initiatives, and/or participating on collaborative projects. We are actively seeking candidates with cultural diversity competency skills that enhance the experience of traditionally underrepresented populations and cultivate an inclusive climate for our students, staff, faculty, and the broader community of which DePaul is an integral part.
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field and/or 10 (or more) years working as a professional lighting technician in film and television
- Exemplary communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to demonstrate cultural competencies in diverse learning communities
- A working knowledge of current lighting equipment, safety protocols and industry trends
- Experience programming lighting consoles, implementing crmx wireless controls and creating lighting networks
Special Instructions to Applicants
Apply at
https://apply.interfolio.com/135764. For priority consideration, apply by February 1st, 2024. Preference will be given to candidates with feature film and episodic television lighting skills.
Required Documents
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Cover letter: In this letter, along with your interest in the position and an overview of your professional history, please highlight any teaching, mentoring, training, or team leading experience you have had
- Work samples: links to and brief descriptions of creative and/or professional work
- Contact information for three professional references
- A diversity statement describing past and proposed efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional, teaching, and/or creative work
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Post-Production Finishing
DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicago's vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities. In 2023, the School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) was ranked 14th in Hollywood Reporter's annual list of the top film schools in the country and has been named by Variety as one of the top film schools in the world.
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 Chicago Film Studios, two green screen stages, production studios for motion capture, television, sound, industry standard camera packages, and a 4k digital cinema theater.
DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
The DePaul School of Cinematic Arts is accepting applications for a tenure-eligible position as Assistant Professor of Post-Production Finishing, set to commence in September 2024. We seek an ideal candidate with a comprehensive understanding and the ability to instruct students in diverse workflows and concepts within Post-Production Cinema. We are specifically interested in individuals dedicated to both teaching and service.
Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate Post-Production courses for film and television, serving on school and college level committees, supervising student projects. Continued professional development and creative scholarship in the field is also expected.
Qualifications
We strongly encourage applications from candidates possessing not only a detailed knowledge of Post-Production Finishing but also expertise in cinematic distribution, film festival preparation and programming, as well as independent filmmaking, broadcasting and presentation.
The candidate will be able to teach theoretical and practical hands-on courses, will have industry and/or academic experience, and are motivated to work with faculty and students on building the curriculum, leading school-wide initiatives, and/or participating on collaborative projects. We are actively seeking candidates with cultural diversity competency skills that enhance the experience of traditionally underrepresented populations and cultivate a more inclusive climate for our students, staff, faculty, and the broader community of which DePaul is an integral part.
The candidate will have a demonstrated record or potential for excellence in teaching and creative work.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent industry experience in film and/or television
- Record of professional practice and/or creative activity in Post-Production Finishing
- Exemplary communication and collaboration skills
- Able to demonstrate cultural competencies in diverse learning communities
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Application Instructions
Apply at
https://apply.interfolio.com/137522. For priority consideration, apply by January 14th, 2024.
A complete application should include the following:
- cover letter addressing interest in the position
- curriculum vitae
- teaching statement that articulates experiences and plans (1 page)
- diversity statement (1 page)
- links to creative work
- a sample syllabus
- three letters of recommendation