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Immersive Media and Video Lecturer

Central Michigan University
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858, USA
Feb 21, 2026

Full time Communications/Journalism/Film/TV

Job Description

Immersive Media and Video Lecturer

Posting Number: F-1026
College/Unit: College of the Arts & Media
Home Department: School of Communication, Journalism and Media
Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/17/2026
Position End Date:

Position Summary:

The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position in immersive media and content creation.

We are looking for a filmmaker/video production specialist with immersive media experience with a minimum of a master’s degree or higher. The ideal candidate is an innovative storyteller wanting to train the next generation of film and video content creators. We need a faculty member who is passionate about storytelling, experimentation, and the integration of technology with human creativity, while also contributing to CMU’s dynamic program that emphasizes critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and socially engaged communication practices.

Position Expectations:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in digital media production (cinematography, editing, sound design, motion graphics), photography, audience engagement, 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.
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.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in media or related field completed by August 24, 2026.
Demonstrated expertise in film or video production (shooting, editing, sound design, postproduction, motion graphics, and photography)
Competence in real-time workflow, especially Unreal Engine and Unity along with basic XR design principles, spatial storytelling, and collaborative pipelines.
Software experience with any or all of Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, Adobe Creative Cloud, or DaVinci Resolve, with simple version-control tools like GitHub or Perforce.
Experience with powerful PCs with strong GPUs, a mix of VR headsets like Meta Quest and HTC Vive, and spatial audio technology.
Strong portfolio of creative work that demonstrates innovation in immersive media.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous college-level teaching experience with evidence of teaching effectiveness
Familiarity with trends in digital distribution, user experience, and interactive design.
Experience with drone technology in video production with an FAA Part 107 license.
Experience in journalism and/or strategic communication industries.

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 CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line 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 March 15, 2026.

About the Department:

To learn more about the School of Communication, Journalism and Media, please visit the School website.

Posting Begins: 02/12/2026
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, master’s, 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 men’s and women’s 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. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s 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 city’s central location in Michigan’s 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.

To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/44407

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.

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CMU’s 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
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