Lecturer Pool - Film

Job Summary

The CWU Film program is accepting applications to fill current and future part-time, quarterly and annual appointment lecturer positions to teach course in pre- and post-production, cinema studies, and cinematography. The program prides itself in the scholarly study of film as well as the production and technical aspects of the moving image and writing for storytelling on the screen.

Applicants should be able to teach a broad range of courses in Film production with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Documentary Media, or Screenwriting; and the capacity to teach Film History and Film Studies courses as needed. Teaching experience using a variety of modalities is preferred.

CWU engages the most diverse student body of any university in Washington State. The Film program supports the institution's vision of offering unique experiences for this diverse student body by enriching both in-class and extracurricular experiences in similarly diverse ways. The ability to serve this diverse population is of primary importance to the program. Successful experiences with diverse populations are required.

Candidates should have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate scholarship/creative activities.

The program is a distinctive, undergraduate program leading to a BA in Film; and minors in Production, Cinema Studies, or Screenwriting. Our current faculty consists of six professors with 110 undergraduate majors. Admission to all Film major is selective.

Minimum Qualifications

* MA in Film, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

* MFA or PhD in Film, or related fields.

* Evidence of successful college-level teaching.

* Commitment to working with student from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Pay & Work Schedule

Pay:
Based on the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The minimum remuneration for the non-tenure-track titles for the  academic year will be as follows:

(a) Lecturer: $1,188 per workload unit for faculty with terminal degrees; $950 per workload unit for faculty without terminal degrees.

(b) Senior Lecturer: $1,307 per workload unit for faculty with terminal degrees; $1,044 per workload unit for faculty without terminal degrees.

Applicable Centers/Sites:
Ellensburg (main campus)

Additional Information:
This announcement will be used to develop a pool of applicants for positions through March 2026. There is a possibility that selected applicants may be called on short notice to fill lecturer vacancies on a quarter-by-quarter basis.

Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue as needed. The number of lecturer positions filled varies from quarter to quarter, depending upon the needs of the department. Positions typically start at the beginning of an academic quarter. Your application will be maintained in this pool for consideration through March 2026.

How To Apply

To be considered for full-time, part-time, and annual appointment lecturer positions, applicants must complete the on-line application and attach:

* A cover letter;

* Resume/Vitae including contact information (names, address, phone number, and email address) for three professional references; and

* A copy of transcripts for the highest degree held.

NOTE:

Although copies of transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, all job offers are contingent upon verification of highest degree held. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts.

Contact Information

Direct Inquiries to:

Christina Barrigan, Department Chair

Email:
Christina.

Barrigan

Phone:

Department Link: FILM

Please contact Human Resources at hr or  if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check/Reference Check Process:

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

The conditions of employment with Central Washington University are set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Central Washington University and United Faculty of Central, University policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.

The Collective Bargaining Agreement may be found here: CWU Faculty Relations.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

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