Visiting Filmmaker in Residence, Department of Radio-Television-Film

The Department of Radio-Television-Film at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a two-year, non-tenure-track Visiting Filmmaker in Residence position to begin in Fall 2027. The department is part of the top-ranked Moody College of Communication, which includes programs in Advertising & Public Relations, Communication and Leadership, Communication Studies, Journalism and Media, and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.

The department seeks a narrative or documentary filmmaker with teaching experience, an active creative practice, and a demonstrated commitment to collaborative production practices. The successful candidate will teach courses in their area of specialization, as well as foundational graduate and undergraduate production courses. Applicants whose creative and pedagogical work complement or expand the department’s existing strengths are especially encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to teaching, mentorship, creative exploration, and student-centered learning. They will be expected to contribute actively to the department’s instructional mission and to support students as they develop their artistic voices, technical skills, and critical perspectives as media makers.  They will teach a 2/2 load in the fall and spring semesters.  

The Department of Radio-Television-Film prepares students to participate in a world increasingly shaped by moving images. Through courses that offer a foundation in cinema, media production, storytelling, culture, history, technology, and aesthetics, RTF teaches students to create and analyze moving images, produce research, and make art. As part of a Research 1 public institution, RTF combines critical studies with nationally recognized production and screenwriting programs. The department also draws on Austin’s rich media, arts, and technological culture. Film festivals and conferences, visiting artists and scholars, independent and international screenings, and a vibrant local filmmaking community make Austin an exciting place to teach, create, and collaborate.

Department of Radio-Television-Film: https://rtf.utexas.edu/

Moody College of Communication: http://moody.utexas.edu/

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, a robust creative practice, and the ability to mentor students across a range of production approaches, forms, and traditions.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, and links to examples of creative work. Demo reels may be included, but at least two provided examples of creative work should be completed projects. Please also provide the names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested of finalists. 

Screening of applicants will begin July 31, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be made via Interfolio's By Committee solution. If you do not have a Dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to applying for the position. If you have questions about using Interfolio, please email [email protected] or call (877) 997-8807. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Professor Miguel Alvarez, at [email protected]