Assistant Professor, Immersive Media and Visuals for Live Events, UC College-Conservatory of Music

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), a nationally prominent comprehensive college for the performing and media arts, seeks an experienced creative professional and teacher for a full-time tenure-track appointment, intended to begin August 15, 2026.

This position is a joint appointment in CCM's division of Media Production (MPRO) and department Theatre Design and Production (TDP). The position will serve a lead role in creating new courses and programs, teaching content, and advising projects for BFA and MFA students in both MPRO and TDP.

Essential Functions:
• Teach and develop new courses and programs for BFA and MFA students in Media Production and Theatre Design and Production. These courses and programs could center on work in areas such as Video Design, Content Creation and Video Systems Engineering for Live Entertainment, Virtual/XR Production, Immersive Media Design, Media Server programming, Unreal Engine, Installation & Camera, and Motion Capture Production. Other course areas could be developed based on the candidate's expertise and emerging market trends and developments.
• Serve as the resident visual design and technology advisor for students working on CCM productions in film, theatre, musical theatre, opera, dance, and other live entertainment events, occasionally designing visuals for a production.
• Serve as the lead faculty for CCM's XR/Virtual Production lab, housed in MPRO. Develop projects and instruction utilizing that space and assist other faculty in the use and implementation of the XR stage.

Minimum Requirements:
Prior to the effective date of appointment, the successful candidate must have either:

1. An MFA degree in Media Arts, Video Design, or a closely related field and two (2) years experience in either visuals for live events, immersive media, or a combination of both.

OR.

2. A Bachelor's degree in Media Arts, Video Design, or a closely related field, with seven (7) years of experience in either visuals for live events, immersive media, or a combination of both. Five (5) years of the work experience must be shown to be progressively more responsible.

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Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer.