Assistant Professor - Film and Television Job at City University of New York in

Assistant Professor – Film and Television

Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chair of the Humanities Department, the Assistant Professor in Film & Television will be primarily responsible 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. The department is especially interested in candidates whose primary training is in film or cinema studies, who are committed to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population at an urban community college, and who can also contribute to introductory video production courses.

Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the 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 PhD) 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, and Photoshop, as well as DaVinci Resolve)

Compensation

$57,252 - $82,663

Closing Date

May 14th, 2026

Employment Details

Job ID: 32099

Location: LaGuardia Community College

Job Type: Full-Time

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.