Temporary Faculty Pool, Communications - Film, Television, and Media Job at Cali

Overview

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Communications — Film, Television, and Media Program (FTVM)

College of Arts and Humanities

Position Description

The Department of Communications at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments.

CSUDH values diversity and invites applications from individuals who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, contributing to the University's mission, vision, and core values.

For more information: Vision, and Core Values

Program Context

The Department of Communications – Film, Television, and Media (FTVM) program integrates critical thinking and critical making. By approaching both traditional and emerging media as creative storytelling and grounding students in the knowledge of the history, politics, forms and industry structures of media stories, students learn to adapt to a changing media landscape and how they can make a positive impact on society using their creative voices. FTVM students take courses on storytelling in and across media forms. The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Film, Television and Media is to cultivate the diverse creative voices of CSUDH students by providing them with an understanding of the histories, forms, contexts and existing structures of where and how media stories are told. Upon completing the degree, students will understand the power of media stories and the impact they can have and will be empowered with the skills to express their voice in places where stories can and need to be told. For more information: CSUDH Communications – Film, TV, and Media program information.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

Lecturer faculty in Film, Television, and Media teach assigned lower and/or upper division courses. Courses may include: Introduction to Film; Introduction to Media Criticism; Genre Analysis; Media and Representation; Media Industries, Film History; Television History; Emerging Media History; Media Audiences; Global Media; Screenwriting; Writing for Series TV; Emerging Media Writing; and Creative Producing. For a complete list of courses, please see the University Catalog. Lecturer faculty must hold one office hour per week per course and should be able to teach Face-to-Face, Hybrid, and Online delivery modalities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Film, Television and/or Media Studies or related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and evidence of strong teaching.
• Experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D., M.A. or M.F.A. in Film, Television and/or Media Studies or related discipline and prior college-level teaching experience and relevant industry experience is preferred for teaching upper-division core courses (300- or 400-level).
• Ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online delivery modalities.

Employment Requirement

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

Salary and Benefits

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

Lecturer A: $5,507 - $6,677
Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523
Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

Mandatory Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

How to Apply

A completed on-line application must be received to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career-opportunities. A complete application must include:

• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with contact information
• A one page Cover Letter
• Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2 pages maximum) - Given CSUDH’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators, describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.
• List of 3 references with contact information included in application
• Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for personnel file). International transcripts. See below.

For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required. The US Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, and must translate the information in English and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree. The certification can be emailed to facultyaffairs@csudh.edu or mailed to the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.