Adjunct Faculty, Television Production

Hofstra University; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 2,008,540 - 2,533,406; Part time

Job summary

Hofstra University’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Radio, Television, Film to teach courses in Television Production. This is a part‑time appointment and applications will be reviewed as courses become available.

The ideal candidate will hold a terminal degree or master’s in a related discipline or substantial professional experience, with demonstrated ability in multi‑camera studio or field production and to

Qualifications

• Hold a terminal degree or a master’s degree in a related discipline, and/or possess significant professional experience in the field.
• Demonstrate experience in contemporary multi‑camera studio and/or field television production and/or post‑production, with the ability to develop curriculum in television production, entertainment, and news production.
• Provide evidence of substantial professional experience in television production.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Television Production.
• Develop and contribute to curriculum in television production, entertainment, and news production.
• Engage in scholarly/creative activities as appropriate to adjunct faculty responsibilities.

Skills

Television Production

Television Studies

Education

Terminal degree or Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Television Production

Part‑Time; School of Communication

Description

Hofstra University’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication is pleased to invite applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Radio, Television, Film to teach courses in Television Production. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and will be kept on file and reviewed as courses become available. The preferred candidate will demonstrate extensive experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas of television production and/or television studies:

• Television Production: Experience in multi‑camera or single‑camera production, in studio and/or field settings, across one or more phases of production (including pre‑production and post‑production). Expertise may be broad or focused on a specific sub‑discipline, such as sound, graphics, or lighting.
• Television Studies: Experience in the critical analysis of television content, including industry‑wide perspectives or specialized knowledge of particular genres or sectors (e.g., sports, entertainment, streaming platforms).

Qualifications

• Hold a terminal degree or a master’s degree in a related discipline, and/or possess significant professional experience in the field.
• Demonstrate experience in contemporary multi‑camera studio and/or field television production and/or post‑production, with the ability to develop curriculum in television production, entertainment, and news production.
• Provide evidence of substantial professional experience in television production.

Preferred Quals Summary

• Teaching statement including evidence of effectiveness as an educator and approach to creating an inclusive learning environment.

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy or Evidence of effectiveness as an educator
• Email address and phone number of three professional references

Deadline

Open until filled

Tenure Track

No

Salary Range

$1,458-$1,839 per credit hour

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.