2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Film and Media Making Practice
About the role
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 determined by need during the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions will be filled as needed for each academic semester. Part-time faculty lecturers are hired with conditional appointments based on enrollment and budget.
Responsibilities
- Instruction
- Class preparation
- Grading
- Office hours
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Appropriate degree from an accredited university (PhD, JD, MFA, MA) or extensive professional media industry experience in the area of teaching
- Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment
- Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: An appropriate degree from an accredited university (PhD, JD, MFA, MA) or extensive professional media industry experience in the area of teaching
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment
Skills
- Ability to relate well to others within the academic environment
- Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language
- Experience and commitment to working with diverse populations
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment
Benefits
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary schedule information for the faculty lecturer: Academic Year-month Classification is available based on the following ranges:
- 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
Pay
Initial Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Schedule
Initial appointments are typically for one semester, but occasionally academic year initial appointments are made. Appointments may be renewed based on department needs, funding, and performance. Often appointments are made just prior to the start of the semester so some faculty lecturers may need to be available on very short notice.
Application
To apply: please click the Apply Now icon on this page or visit Faculty Lecturer Positions or https://careers.calstatela.edu/. Please address all questions to the department chair, Michael Clarke, at: mclarke2@calstatela.edu .
Equal Opportunity and Excellence
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Los Angeles provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.