2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Film and Media Studies

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES FOUNDATION; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Los Angeles seeks part-time lecturers for the Film and Media Studies Department for the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants must hold a degree in a related field, with preferred teaching experience. Responsibilities include instruction, grading, and collaborative efforts within a diverse academic environment. Commitment to student success and inclusivity is essential. Salary is competitive and based on experience, with initial appointments typically for one semester.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in TV, Film, or Media Studies from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching.
• Ability to work in a multiethnic, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, prepare classes, and grade assignments.
• Participate in departmental duties as required.
• Work effectively in diverse academic settings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Academic collaboration

Diversity commitment

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Film and Media Studies

Job no: 555020
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Los Angeles
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time

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 needed during the 2026‑2027 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each semester.

Part‑time faculty lecturers are hired conditionally, with appointments based on enrollment and budget. Initial appointments are typically one semester, occasionally an academic year. Appointments may be renewed depending on departmental needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to a semester start, so faculty may need to be available on short notice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a TV, Film, and Media Studies degree or related discipline from an accredited university. Master’s degree plus substantial teaching experience for lower and upper division undergraduate courses, or doctoral degree (or master’s plus substantial teaching experience) for graduate courses.
• Demonstrated excellence or exceptional promise in teaching at the college level.
• Ability to relate well within an academic environment and an interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural setting.
• Commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching.
• Proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and training in the field.
• A doctoral or terminal degree in TV, Film, and Media Studies or a closely related discipline.

Duties

• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Other duties as assigned based on departmental needs.
• Course assignments, including dates, time, and modality, are determined 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 students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity. They will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. Additionally, they will support the university’s shared commitment to engagement, service, and the public good.

Salary and Compensation

Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• 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.

The University

California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. Cal State LA is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles, ranked number one in the U.S. for upward mobility of its students. The university offers nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.

Our alumni reflect the city’s dynamic mix of populations. As a federally recognized Hispanic‑Serving Institution, and an Asian‑American, Native American, and Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution, Cal State LA embraces diversity and serves students from all backgrounds.

Required Documentation

1. A cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications.
2. 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 first‑generation students.
3. An updated curriculum vitae.
4. List of CSU courses previously taught, and/or courses or topic areas qualified for and requesting careful consideration to teach in the upcoming academic year.
5. Official transcripts will be required upon hire offer and prior to employment.
6. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
7. U.S. Equivalency certification for earned/awarded foreign terminal degrees.

Application

Deadline: For full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026. Applications received after the deadline may be considered.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed before any candidate can be offered a position with CSU. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status or continued employment.

Applicants will be required to disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision regarding sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination that they meet the minimum qualifications and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form authorizing the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal State LA provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination. We are a diverse community committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.

Legal Statements

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to complete the employment process and perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.

Advertised: Mar 21, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

• Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer 1

Locations

Southern California

Categories

Appointment Type

• Temporary 1

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