Adjunct Faculty, Television Production

Position Details

Position Information

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Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Television Production

Position Number
999972

Position Category

School/Division
School of Communication

Department

Full-Time or Part-Time
Part-Time

Description

Hofstra University's Lawrence Herbert School of Communication is pleased to invite applications for an adjunct faculty position (adjunct instructor or adjunct assistant/associate/full professor) in the Department of Radio, Television, Film to teach courses in Television Production.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and will be kept on file and reviewed as courses become available.

The preferred candidate will demonstrate extensive experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas of television production and/or television studies:

• Television Production:
Experience in multi-camera or single-camera production, in studio and/or field settings, across one or more phases of production (including pre-production and post-production). Expertise may be broad or focused on a specific sub-discipline, such as sound, graphics, or lighting.

• Television Studies:
Experience in the critical analysis of television content, including industry-wide perspectives or specialized knowledge of particular genres or sectors (e.g., sports, entertainment, streaming platforms).

Qualifications

• Hold a terminal degree or a master's degree in a related discipline, and/or possess significant professional experience in the field.
• Demonstrate experience in contemporary multi-camera studio and/or field television production and/or post-production, with the ability to develop curriculum in television production, entertainment, and news production.
• Provide evidence of substantial professional experience in television production.

Preferred Quals Summary

• Teaching statement including evidence of effectiveness as an educator and approach to creating an inclusive learning environment

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy or Evidence of effectiveness as an educator
• Email address and phone number of three professional references

Deadline
Open until filled

Tenure Track
No

Date Posted
01/22/2026

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range
$1,458-$1,839 per credit hour

Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary
* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

* Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.