Immersive Media and Video (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Immersive Media and Video (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)

Posting Number: F-0985
College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media
Home Department: School of Communication, Journalism, and Media
Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026
Position End Date:

Position Summary:

The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in immersive media and content creation at the rank of Assistant Professor.

We are looking for immersive media scholars and innovative storytellers — a candidate who has completed or will complete a terminal degree program ( MFA , PhD, or equivalent) with immersive media as their central research and creative agenda. This position is designed for an emerging tenure-track educator and innovator who is building a dynamic academic career, continuing to develop their immersive media work, and who will inspire students at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling, experimentation, and the integration of technology with human creativity, while also contributing to CMU’s dynamic program that emphasizes critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and socially engaged communication practices. Candidates whose research or creative work explores critical perspectives on technology, or new modes of digital engagement are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Expectations:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in digital media production (cinematography, editing, sound design, motion graphics) and complementary areas of immersive media (VR/AR/MR, 360° video, virtual production, interactive design).
• Develop forward-looking curriculum that blends emerging technologies with timeless storytelling principles.
• Establish and sustain nationally recognized research and/or creative practice agenda that builds upon the candidate’s graduate work and pushes the boundaries of immersive media.
• Mentor and collaborate with undergraduate and graduate students in both creative and scholarly projects.
• Create connections with industry and community partners to provide students with meaningful, real-world opportunities.
• Contribute to the School, College, and University through service, outreach, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD, MFA , or equivalent terminal degree completed by August 24, 2026, with an emphasis in immersive media, film, media arts, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in immersive technologies such as VR/AR/MR, 360° video, or interactive environments.
• Proficiency with contemporary production tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, or equivalent).
• Strong portfolio of creative or scholarly work that demonstrates innovation in immersive media.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or strong potential for success in the classroom.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous college-level teaching experience.
• Scholarly research or creative practice centered on immersive media that demonstrates promise for continued development.
• Engagement with emerging practices such as AI-driven media, virtual production pipelines, or game engines for storytelling.
• Familiarity with trends in digital distribution, user experience, and interactive design.
• Experience seeking external funding, grants, or partnerships to support research and creative work.

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Please include a link to video production demos in the cover letter and/or CV.

Preference will be given to applicants who apply by October 31, 2025.
About the Department:

The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media at Central Michigan University is dedicated to empowering students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape. With a range of programs and courses, we offer hands-on training in communication, journalism, media, and more.

Our faculty are industry professionals and scholars who are passionate about mentorship and guiding students toward successful careers in media and communication.

For more information, please visit our website .
Posting Begins: 09/12/2025
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
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