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Immersive Media and Video (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor)
Central Michigan University
Application
Details
Posted: 13-Sep-25
Location: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6566890
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 CMUs 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 candidates 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 CMUs 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 todays 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.
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, masters, 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 mens and womens 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. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states 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 citys central location in Michigans 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.
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMUs Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Educations Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMUs Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu
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Founded 125 years ago, Central Michigan University is a major, national university with 26,000 students, more than 30 remote locations in the U.S. and Canada, and 225,000 alumni worldwide.CMU offers more than 200 academic programs at the undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels. Academic excellence is found in programs considered among the best in the nation, such as engineering, information systems, neuroscience, physician assistant, physical therapy, sales, logistics, fashion merchandising and design, advertising, marketing, public relations, and broadcasting. Central has been a pioneer in extended learning for nearly 50 years, and its online programs for undergraduates and the military, as well as its online MBA and online graduate education for teachers and school leaders, are nationally ranked.Central Michigan University expands its academics with immersive, hands-on opportunities such as research, volunteering, study abroad, internships and leadership experiences. The fourth-largest university in Michigan began with the mission of addressing a demand for teachers prepared and qualified to lead classrooms and educate future generations. That commitment to fulfil...ling unmet needs continues today through many newer programs, including our College of Medicine, which in May 2017 graduated its first class of doctors dedicated to serving medically underserved communities.Employees have access to fitness facilities and a nationally recognized wellness program as well as health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.With student-athletes who are expected to perform equally well in the classroom and on the field, CMU is a member of the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. CMU Athletics regularly earns accolades for student excellence in the classroom (almost 30 percent of our students were honored in spring 2017 for GPAs of 3.5 or higher) and on the field, with frequent men’s and women’s championship seasons in sports such as football, basketball, gymnastics, field hockey, soccer, baseball and softball, and wrestling. Central is located in a quaint, tight-knit community in the heart of central lower Michigan. Our community offers a robust mix of outdoor opportunities, family attractions, restaurants and brew pubs. Mount Pleasant’s small-town life is complemented by cultural activities on campus, including concerts, plays and guest speakers. Mount Pleasant is an hour or two from most Michigan destination spots, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Ann Arbor, as well as the state’s sunset beaches, golf and ski resorts, and our famous “Up North” communities, state parks and lakes.