Temporary Faculty Pool, Communications - Film, Television, and Media

About the role

The Department of Communications at California State University, Dominguez Hills invites highly qualified, motivated, and well‑organized applicants for a pool of part‑time teaching appointments in the Film, Television, and Media (FTVM) program. Positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding, and candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned lower and/or upper division courses in Film, Television, and Media (e.g., Introduction to Film, Introduction to Media Criticism, Genre Analysis, Media and Representation, Media Industries, Film History, Television History, Emerging Media History, Media Audiences, Global Media, Screenwriting, Writing for Series TV, Emerging Media Writing, Creative Producing).
• Hold one office hour per week per course.
• Be able to teach in Face‑to‑Face, Hybrid, and Online delivery modalities.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
• In accordance with the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, employees must perform CSU‑related work within the State of California.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree in Film, Television and/or Media Studies or a related discipline; prior teaching experience at the college or university level with evidence of strong teaching; experience teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.
• Preferred: Ph.D., M.A. or M.F.A. in Film, Television and/or Media Studies or a related discipline; prior college‑level teaching experience; relevant industry experience (required for teaching upper‑division core courses, 300‑ or 400‑level); ability to teach face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online delivery modalities.

Benefits

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. The university aims to compensate employees equitably and fairly.

Pay

Education‑based initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are determined by the hiring department. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges are:

• Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211

Schedule

The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during Summer Sessions may also be available. Positions are filled as needed based on enrollment and funding, and candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice.