Assistant Professor - Cinematography

Overview:

The School of Film & Television at MIT-ADTU, a National Film Award-winning institution, invites applications for a Assistant Professor level position specializing in Cinematography. The ideal candidate will contribute to academic excellence, innovative research, and industry engagement, mentoring students to excel in professional filmmaking.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Teaching & Curriculum:

- Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Cinematography, Camera Techniques, Lighting, and Visual Storytelling.

- Develop and update course content reflecting current industry practices and emerging technologies.

- Supervise student projects, theses, and internships related to cinematography.

2) Research & Creative Practice:

- Lead active research and creative projects in cinematography, including digital and virtual production techniques.

- Publish research, present at conferences, and contribute to media productions.

- Explore innovative visual storytelling methods and emerging cinematographic technologies.

3) Industry & Community Engagement:

- Collaborate with industry partners, film festivals, and media organizations.

- Participate in academic committees, workshops, and seminars.

- Keep abreast of the latest trends and tools in cinematography and film production.

4) Institutional & Student Development:

- Contribute to departmental initiatives and curriculum enhancement.

- Mentor students and junior faculty.

- Promote the film program through outreach and industry networking.

Qualifications:

- Masters degree in Cinematography or FTII/SRFTI Cinema Diploma or equivalent.

- Proven professional cinematography experience with a strong portfolio (films, commercials, music videos).

- Prior teaching experience at the university level or equivalent.

- Extensive knowledge of camera systems, lighting, color grading, and post-production workflows.

- Familiarity with digital filmmaking, virtual production, and emerging visual techniques.

- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Industry recognition or awards.

- Experience with VR, AR, or immersive media.

- Curriculum development and academic administrative experience.

- Publications or presentations in reputable film/media journals or conferences.

Application:

Interested candidates should submit the below to and mention Subject: Application for Assistant Professor (Cinematography) :

- A cover letter detailing teaching philosophy, research interests, and professional background.

- An updated CV with portfolio links or recent work samples.

- A statement on diversity and inclusion contributions.

- Contact information for at least two references.