Assistant Professor - Film and Television Job at CUNY La Guardia Community Colle

Assistant Professor - Film and Television

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Faculty Vacancy Announcement invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor to join the Film & Television program at LaGuardia Community College. The assistant professor will perform teaching, research, and guidance duties in the area of expertise and share responsibility for committee and departmental assignments, including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

Reporting to the Chair of the Humanities Department, the Assistant Professor in Film & Television will be responsible primarily for teaching courses in film studies (history and theory), with the ability to contribute to introductory video production and/or First‑Year Seminar courses. The teaching assignment is 24 contact hours per academic year, generally equivalent to 3‑4 courses per semester, depending on contact hours for each course. Courses may be scheduled during the day or evening, based on program needs. Although teaching modalities may include in‑person, online, and hybrid formats, the position requires a significant on‑campus teaching presence.

Additional responsibilities include contributing to curriculum assessment, program review, and departmental initiatives; supporting experiential learning, internships, and industry partnerships; working with the Film & TV lab staff to facilitate instructional use of lab/production facilities and equipment; and participating in other departmental and college service, professional development, and scholarly activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. degree in an area of experience or equivalent.


• Ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.) in Film Studies, Cinema Studies, or a closely related field.


• College‑level teaching experience, including experience teaching diverse student populations.


• Record of scholarly research and/or creative practice appropriate to a tenure‑track appointment.


• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively and support student success.


• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and administration.


• Demonstrated filmmaking experience.


• Ability to teach courses in Video Production.


• Proficiency in digital video production, including camera systems, lighting and sound, and non‑linear editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and DaVinci Resolve).

COMPENSATION

$57,252 - $82,663

CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. The college also provides mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of its commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.