The Polk School at Long Island University Brooklyn is seeking to hire an
Assistant Professor of Media Arts and Film beginning January 2026. The position offers a
teaching load of up to 9 credits. Additional responsibilities include student advising and
recruiting as well as participation in faculty committees. The candidate must hold an MFA and
have experience teaching and working in one of the following areas: film producing, digital film
production, cinematography, producing, and/or production management. Our ideal candidate is
capable of teaching undergraduate courses about Media production and film theory.
The Polk School is composed of faculty with extensive experience in the film
industry doing directing, cinematography, producing, and editing. It includes four programs:
Media Arts, Film & TV, Acting for Film and TV, and Writing and Producing for Television.
LIU Brooklyn offers over 125 academic programs serving approximately 6,000 students. It is
one of the fastest growing and most ethnically diverse campuses in the metropolitan area
located in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, just one subway stop away from Manhattan.
Applicants must apply via the online application portal (https://jobs.liu.edu/#/list/F) by submitting
a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references with names and contact information.
Review of applications will begin immediately. The application window is open until the position
is filled. LIU conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent
offer.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in
employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our
academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard
to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or
expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or
military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal
laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.