About the Departments

CCM’s Media Production Division (MPRO) offers a wide range of classes to BFA majors in film and television production, audio, new media, sports media and broadcast news, along with courses that emphasize media writing, aesthetics and theory. MPRO Alumni are working at the highest levels of the media and entertainment industry throughout the world, consistently winning major awards.  CCM’s Theatre Design & Production (TDP) BFA and MFA programs are guided by a hands-on, experiential philosophy and holistic approach to the entire entertainment industry. TDP alumni don’t just work in the entertainment industry, they lead it. Our graduates design on Broadway and around the world, work on concerts, television, film and virtual production companies, keep touring shows running and develop the newest entertainment industry technologies. 

CCM values excellence in teaching, innovation in curriculum, and the ability to connect with a diverse group of students seeking to explore a range of opportunities and careers in a rapidly changing marketplace. CCM faculty are committed to recruiting, mentorship, career preparation, and student support. CCM encourages an inquisitive, collaborative spirit and expertise in a broad and diverse range of areas. Both MPRO and TDP are involved in interdisciplinary collaborations with an array of creative programs in acting, commercial music production, dance, film production, jazz, music performance, musical theatre, sports media, and theatre design, all housed in the CCM village. The department is seeking to enhance its current offerings with candidates who have research or performance interests in a related field reflective of the future job market. This could include but is not limited to areas such as community engagement, entrepreneurship, industry engagement, and/or arts leadership.

Job Overview

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.
• Maintain a sustained output of scholarly and/or creative contributions in the candidate’s field of expertise.
• Regularly engage industry to expand connections and curricular programming, engage guest artists, implement best practices, and expand professional training.
• Advise and mentor students in the candidate’s field of expertise.
• Assist with the placement and coordination of student internships.
• Engage in the recruitment of students to both MPRO and TDP.
• Serve the college and university community through activities such as committee membership, academic advising, and mentorship of students.

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.

In addition, the successful candidate must have the following, which may be, but are not required to be, concurrent with the experience above:

    3. Two (2) academic years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.

    4. Two (2) years of experience with visual media software programs such as Unreal Engine, Blender, Cinema 4D, AfterEffects, Notch, TouchDesigner, Disguise, or Pixera.

Application Process

Deadline:

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

Applicants should submit their materials electronically by accessing the University of Cincinnati’s Recruitment site https://jobs.uc.edu and searching for position 100368. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a current CV, link(s) to a current creative portfolio, and a summary page with indicators of teaching experience and student accomplishments. We will not accept physical media.