Part Time Faculty - Film

AgUpdate; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 202,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College is accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in Film for the 2027 spring semester. Courses include FILM-122 Production I and FILM-236 Editing I. Responsibilities include assessing learning outcomes and may require morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours.

Online or hybrid teaching requires distance education certification or a waiver with prior certification. Required qualifications include a Master’s in film/drama/theatre arts or mass

Qualifications

• Masters in film, drama/theatre arts, or mass communication; or
• Bachelor's in any of the above and Master's in media studies, English, or communication; or equivalent.
• Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject; and
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of students and of individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning.
• Teach morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours.
• Online or hybrid teaching with distance education certification or waiver with prior certification.
• Collaborate with employers, advisory committees, industry groups, and universities.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Online/in-person teaching

Education

Master's in film/drama/theatre or mass comm

Bachelor's + Master's in related fields

Equivalent qualifications explanation

State credential (CC) in subject

Diversity awareness

Job description

Part Time Faculty - Film

El Camino College

Job Title: Part Time Faculty - Film

Req: A2627-014

Location: ECC Campus

Division: Arts, Media and Entertainment

Position Type: Part time Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty position(s) for the 2027 spring semester:

FILM-122 Production I

FILM-236 Editing I

Faculty job responsibilities include the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line or hybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in film, drama/theatre arts, or mass communication OR
• Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's in media studies, English, or communication OR:
• The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualifications as stated above, must explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above OR
• Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 1990); AND
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College level teaching experience in digital cinema production including preproduction, production and postproduction
• Willing to teach both online and in-person sections

CLOSING DATE

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMEBER 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM

SALARY

Part-time faculty are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is, $116.73 - $146.27 (lecture), $88.47 - $110.84 (lab), (based on PT salary schedule fall/spring) per hour depending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part-time, temporary position for the spring 2027. Assignments may include off-site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report, and all required statistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.