Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Film and Television Arts

About the role

Columbia College Chicago hires Adjunct Faculty to teach part-time courses on a regular and contingent basis. Positions are not available every semester and depend on student enrollment and funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Production Design, Editing, Location Sound, Sound Design, Film Color and Finishing, and Film and television theory / history.
• Must possess a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential.
• In some cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.

Requirements

• Must have a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential.
• In some cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential.
• In some cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.

Skills

• Ability to work with students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
• Contribution to a rich educational experience consistent with the college's mission.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Lifetime and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage.
• Paid and unpaid leave options.
• Work/life benefits.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Retirement and financial planning benefits.

Pay

Entry level compensation rate for teaching one 3-credit course as of Fall 2026 is $5,635.00. Compensation for courses that carry fewer or more than three credits will be prorated down or up accordingly.

Schedule

Part-time schedule.

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Lifetime and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage.
• Paid and unpaid leave options.
• Work/life benefits.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Retirement and financial planning benefits.

Pay

Compensation varies based on course credit hours.

Additional Information

• Columbia College Chicago actively promotes access to an expansive array of social and cultural theories, practices, and perspectives.
• The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
• This is a union position and overtime is not eligible.
• Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.