Assistant Professor in Editing (Tenure-Track) (27-28)

The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University seeks an editor for a tenure-track position in one of the most innovative cinema programs in the country. The position begins in September 2027.

DePaul University is located in the heart of Chicagos vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park 2026 the School of Cinematic Arts was ranked 10th in Hollywood Reporters annual list of the top film schools in the country and first in the Midwest. There are currently over 2000 majors enrolled in our degree programs in Film & Television and Animation with concentrations in editing among 15 other disciplines.

DePaul has advanced the field of education for editing and is expanding its curriculum faculty and technology to be the leadership institution for post-production training and research in the Midwest. Resources include six sound stages at Cinespace Studios the Jarvis Center for Innovation and Collaboration two sound studios color and editing suites industry-standard camera packages a virtual production studio motion capture systems a television studio and two theaters. For more information about the School of Cinematic Arts programs please visit our website: candidates for the position will have extensive experience in one or more of the following areas: editing for feature films television or documentary. Experience with color correction sound or post production finishing workflows is highly desired. College-level teaching experience desired. Job responsibilities include teaching curricular development service supervising student/faculty projects and continued creative activities and/or scholarship in the field. Terminal degree and/or equivalent professional experience is required.