Digital Media Communications – Video Production
Digital Media Communications – Video Production
The Digital Media Communications Department invites applications for a full-time faculty role in the area of Digital Media- Video Production. General responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate level, live and studio production, recruitment, interaction and advising students, alumni engagement, management of digital media equipment and facilities operations, partner relationships, development, and other projects. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications, including education and experience.
Essential Responsibilities
- Engage student recruitment, retention, and program development
- Serve in faculty committees and other roles as assigned
- Advise, disciple, mentor students
- Perform tasks related to assessment of student learning
- Supervise and manage video production teams for live production events
- Build partner relationships
- Manage production related equipment and facilities
- Be a spiritual model through Christian lifestyle
Work Environment
The work environment consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. Most of the job is performed while sitting, although the work may require standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. Regular travel should be expected.
Spiritual Requirements
All employees must be openly committed followers of Christ and sign the UVF Community Covenant.
Qualifications and Abilities
- Earned Ph.D. or master’s degree in Communications, Digital Media Communications, Media Studies, or a related field is preferred.
- Significant digital media/video production industry experience is required.
- Higher education teaching experience is preferred.
- Practical experience in high-level production environments is preferred.
- Knowledge of new media theory, digital storytelling, and modern digital video production techniques and practices.
- Experience with modern video production technologies including but not limited to:
- Adobe Creative Suite
- DaVinci Resolve
- Streaming technologies and systems
- Cameras
- Lighting
- Additional areas of expertise considered:
- Drone
- VR
- Mobile App Development
- AI
Potential Courses
- Fundamentals of Video Production
- Video Editing
- Advanced Video Production and Editing
- Video System Engineering
- Senior Video Capstone
- Directing and Producing for Live Broadcast
The Department
The Digital Media Communications Department enrolls approximately 80 undergraduate students offering programs in: Digital Media Studies, Digital Media- Video Production, Digital Media- Graphic Design & Photography, and Digital Media- Recording Arts. The department houses a 16-station video production classroom, 15 station audio production classroom, Broadcast Studio, 2 Audio Recording Studios, 2 Video Studios, Photography Studio as well as 48ft Mobile Media Command Center. Additionally, the department supports an equipment access point for students known as the Digital Media Center.
The department supports a student Media Production Team (MPT) that provides a variety of production services for church, non-profit, and corporate events.
The University
The University of Valley Forge (UVF) is an accredited Christian university of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions located on a beautiful 100+ acre campus in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. With 52 undergraduate majors, eight graduate programs, and dozens of credentialed and dedicated professors, UVF is committed to the mission to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and the world.
The University hereby affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran.
To be considered for this position, please email resume to:
University of Valley Forge
Academic Affairs
