Cinema and Television Arts (CTVA) - Part-Time Lecturer Pool

California State University, Chico; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Job summary

Opt For Healthy Living is seeking applications for a Part-Time Lecturer Position in the Cinema and Television Arts Department at CSU Fullerton. The position requires candidates to possess a Ph.D. or MFA and prior university teaching experience. Lecturers will teach in areas like Critical Studies and Screenwriting on a temporary basis as needed.

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to work effectively with a diverse student body. Competitive salary ranges from $5,507 to $6,677 per month based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of students.
• Preference for significant teaching experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Cinema, Television and New Media subject areas.
• Work as a temporary part-time lecturer as needed by the department.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to interact with diverse students

Professional writing skills

Education

Ph.D. or MFA in a related discipline

Job description

Cinema and Television Arts (CTVA) - Part‑Time Lecturer Pool

Apply now Job no: 558393
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism

The Department of Cinema and Television Arts (CTVA) at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer Pool.

We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student‑centered to teach Cinema, Television and New Media within the following subject areas:

• Critical Studies
• Management
• Production
• Screenwriting

This is a pool of part‑time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions are available. Appointments from the part‑time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term. Applicants must be available on very short notice.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or MFA degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Candidates should have prior teaching experience at the university level.
• Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first‑generation college students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to those with significant teaching experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Preference will also be given to those with a record of professional writing and currency.

Appointment and Salary

• Classification Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per month
• Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month
• Full‑time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries are prorated; a three‑unit assignment typically ranges from $6,608.40 to $7,465.20 per semester

For a description of potential benefits, visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/benefits/

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Faculty rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work within California.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Advertised: May 22 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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