Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Film and Media Making Practice

College: Arts and Letters

Position Title: Part-time Temporary Lecturer in Film and Media Making Practice

Department of TV, Film, and Media Studies

Instructional Faculty – Part-time Temporary/Lecturer Pool

The TV, Film, and Media Studies Department in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA, is seeking applications for a pool of part‑time faculty lecturers with positions available as determined by need during the 2025‑2026 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester.

Part‑time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget. Hires from the pool of applicants are made when there are instructional needs to fill coursework offered by an academic department based on changing enrollment patterns, changes to tenure‑track faculty assignments, and other factors that cannot be addressed with existing faculty. Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made.

Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance.

Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.

Candidate must have an appropriate degree from an accredited university (PhD, JD, MFA, MA) or extensive professional media industry experience in the area of teaching.

Applicants should have the ability to relate well to others within the academic environment and demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and training.

Appropriate doctoral or terminal degree.

Duties of part‑time faculty lecturers include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs. Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are made by the Department Chair under the direction of the College Dean.

Courses offered cover several topics in film and media making practice.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer:
Academic Year‑month Classification is available based on the following ranges: (per salary schedule 7/1/2024)

• Lecturer A/2 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer B/3 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer C/4 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer D/5 Full‑time equivalent Salary Range: $8,593 - $15,211

The anticipated monthly hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Most new faculty lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice,…