Part-time Temporary Lecturer in TV, Film, and Media Studies

Part-time Temporary Lecturer in TV, Film, and Media Studies

Job no:

537621

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.Work type:

Instructional Faculty - Temporary/LecturerLocation:

Los AngelesCategories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Communications/JournalismCollege:

Arts and LettersPosition Title:

Part-time Temporary Lecturer in TV, Film, and Media StudiesDepartment:

TV, Film, and Media StudiesThe 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 2024-2025 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.Minimum Qualifications:Candidate must have a TV, Film, and Media Studies degree, or a related discipline, from an accredited university (master’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower and upper division undergraduate courses; doctoral degree, or master’s degree and substantial teaching experience for graduate courses). Demonstrated excellence or exceptional promise in teaching at a college level.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.Preferred Qualifications: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 in TV, Film, and Media Studies, or a closely related discipline.Duties: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 the history, criticism, and theory of TV, Film, and Media.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.Application:Deadline: For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by April 15, 2024. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.Required Documentation:a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.an updated curriculum vitae.List of CSU courses previously taught,

and/or

courses

or

topics areas qualified for and requesting consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.Official Transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.*A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees.In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER

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