Lecturer in Video Production

Job Duties:

The School of Art & Design at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Video Production. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, NASAD-accredited program and shape the next generation of video professionals in a vibrant and collaborative academic environment. This is a 9-month academic year instructional staff position, with full benefits and intent to renew for future years at 75% or greater employment. This position will commence in August 2026.

 

Seeking a colleague to deliver engaging, hands-on instruction within our B.S. in Video Production program, a program with a proven track record of placing graduates in their fields. The primary teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate level, with potential opportunities for graduate-level instruction. The successful candidate will guide students through a career-defining curriculum focused on creating professional commercial content. All course delivery is in-person and meets the rigorous standards of our NASAD accreditation.

 

The ideal candidate will bring contemporary, industry-relevant expertise to a range of studio courses, including but not limited to commercial video production, digital photography, editing, documentary, and advertising. A core focus of this position will be instructing students in client-oriented commercial video production, with an emphasis on:

 

• Corporate communications and branding
• Advertising and marketing content
• Product photography and videography

 

Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the program's capstone projects, which provide students with valuable client-facing experiences that directly prepare them for successful careers in the industry. This role is integral to our mission of combining theory, practice, and experimentation to meet the needs of society.

 

Join the largest and most comprehensive School of Art & Design in the Upper Midwest, located at the heart of Wisconsin's Polytechnic University. In this position, you will play an integral role in our institutional mission by delivering a career-focused education that combines theory, hands-on learning, and experimentation. You will join a dedicated team of industry-experienced faculty to facilitate student learning through applied research and robust business and industry partnerships. Please visit Careers & Jobs at UW-Stout to learn about all art and design teaching opportunities currently open.

 

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

 

 

Department:

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Video Production program prepares students for a wide range of careers creating and producing professional motion content. The success of our students is derived from a curriculum that emphasizes a career-defining, hands-on approach, combining theory with practical application and experimentation. Students are trained on industry-standard software and hardware by faculty with extensive professional experience. The program has strong industry partnerships, facilitated by a Program Advisory Committee, and offers professional internship placements.

 

The School of Art & Design (SOAD) has over 85 faculty/staff and over 1,300 students, making it the largest public higher education art and design entity in the upper Midwest. Our school serves the M.F.A. in Design, ten undergraduate degrees, and seven minors. For more information, please visit: .School of Art & Design.

 

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required.

 

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. ·

 

Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/ · To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

 

Required Qualifications:

• A terminal degree (MFA) or bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Portfolio of video production work/scholarly research in video production.
• Evidence of teaching potential in university-level courses in video production.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software and hardware for digital image capture, editing, and compositing and experience with contemporary video production techniques.
• Commitment to student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clear interest in advancing student learning in video production in alignment with UW-Stout’s polytechnic mission.
• Completed terminal degree (M.F.A., Ph.D., or equivalent) in Video Production, Film Production, Media Arts, or another related field. 
• Professional industry experience related to video production; ideal candidates will have experience working in multi-disciplinary client collaborations.
• Experience teaching

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, December 1, 2025, are ensured full consideration.   Applications submitted after December 1 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

 

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

 

Required application materials:

Cover letter (* See below)

Current resumé/CV

Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and advanced degree; as applicable)

Portfolio of relevant work, link or pdf (professional or personal)

Portfolio of student work, link or pdf (for those with teaching experience)

Teaching philosophy (1-2 pages)

 

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

 

** Final candiates will provide names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position.

 

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

 

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Jonathan Paul Wheeler

Phone: 715-410-5979

Email: wheelerjo@uwstout.edu

 

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Rebecca Rother

Phone: 715-232-1097

Email: rotherr@uwstout.edu

 

 

Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

 

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

 

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

 

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

 

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

 

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

 

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

 

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.