Assistant Professor of Cinematography

About the role

The Department of Cinematic Arts at California State University, Long Beach invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor with professional expertise in cinematography and image acquisition technology for film and television.

Responsibilities

• Teach cinematography and production courses and appropriate to the candidate’s specialty, education, and experience as well as departmental need including, but not limited to, lower-division fundamental classes, Cinematic Lighting, Advanced Cinematography I and II, Production Workshop I and II.
• Coordinate production classes to ensure consistent and equitable student experience.
• Mentor and supervise students in the Cinematography program.
• Develop and maintain ongoing research, scholarly, and creative activities.
• Act as program liaison with industry professionals in the field.
• Develop and sustain currency in image acquisition technology and in the field of cinematography in narrative filmmaking.
• Engage in program-related service activities such as recruitment and evaluation of lecturers, and programmatic review.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop curriculum.
• Coordinate and expand interdisciplinary initiatives and screening events with other departments on campus including study-abroad initiatives.
• Mentor students and engage in outreach with student organizations and events.
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community.

Requirements

• M.F.A. or appropriate terminal degree in cinematography, film, or related area or significant industry experience*
• Demonstrated knowledge of image-acquisition and narrative filmmaking-specific pedagogical approaches.
• Demonstrated experience as cinematographer on a variety of professional work including, but not limited to narrative feature films, episodic series, or short-form work.
• Demonstrated potential for sustained growth and success in research, scholarly, and creative activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students.
• Significant Industry Experience Candidate with significant industry experience in the area of film or television cinematography must also have BA/BFA in film or related discipline.

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience as demonstrated by portfolio of work and C.V.
• Two years of experience teaching cinematography.
• Demonstrated professional experience as a cinematographer of short and feature length narrative films, episodic/serial television, web series, music videos, or TV/internet spots.
• Documented experience collaborating with a diverse group of artists.
• An emerging record of creative professional work that reflects and elevates characters from underrepresented groups.
• An established record of mentorship, outreach, and/or engagement with young filmmakers (particularly from underrepresented groups).
• Service experience at the university level.
• Experience with multiple modes of instruction (in-person, online, hybrid).
• Experience with inter-departmental or interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body.
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.

Skills

• Ability to teach and mentor students in a diverse setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and industry professionals.
• Ability to develop and maintain ongoing research, scholarly, and creative activities.

Benefits

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,221 to $8,750/ per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,221 to $8,750/ per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,221 to $8,750/ per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.