26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Film and Media Arts

California State University, Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in California is seeking a temporary faculty member to teach courses in Film and Media Arts. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, grading assignments, and holding office hours. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD or MFA in a related field and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and working effectively with a diverse student body. Salary ranges from $5,507 to $6,677 per month based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• A PhD or MFA in a relevant field is required.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures and assignments.
• Grade homework, projects, and exams.

Skills

Commitment to teaching excellence

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

PhD or MFA in media, communication and journalism or similar

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Film and Media Arts

Department of Media, Communications and Journalism

Since 1928, the Media, Communications and Journalism Department has prepared thousands of students for professional media careers. The department currently offers courses in advertising, broadcast and digital journalism, film, photography, public relations and video production.

Position Summary

• MCJ 4: Writing for Visual Media
• MCJ 15: Filmmaking
• MCJ 17: Photojournalism
• MCJ 114W: Screenwriting
• Other classes identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students

Instructor Responsibilities

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2. Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Conditional Appointment

Appointments are contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and are subject to the Order of Work provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. Appointees must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.

Compensation

Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2358 for Academic Year Lecturers). The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507–$6,677 per month when teaching full time (15 WTUs). Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per academic term.

Anticipated Semester

• Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Required Qualifications

• A PhD or MFA in media, communication and journalism or a similar field with an emphasis in film/media arts.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, exhibited through prior teaching experiences and teaching evaluations or other evidence.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Application Procedures

Review of applications continues on a rolling basis as teaching positions open. Review may begin as early as June 15, 2026 for a Fall 2026 assignment.

• Deadline is July 1, 2026 to be fully considered for Fall 2026 hiring.
• Projected deadline is October 31, 2026 to be fully considered for Spring 2027 hiring.
• Projected job announcement closing date is March 1, 2027.

Complete an online application and attach the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and a list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information of at least three professional references (letters of recommendation are not submitted at this stage).
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.