Job Abstract

The Department of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for part-time lecturer positions to teach undergraduate courses in film production (general) or an elective in cinematography, sound, or editing during the 2024-2025 academic year. The salary range per course is $8,530.85 - $9,050.48.

Applicants must have a MFA in Film Production or a related field in hand by June 30, 2024. Preferred candidates will be an experienced practitioner, with strong pedagogy expertise and professional contacts in industry, public, or independent media sectors. University-level teaching experience in Film and Media Studies is preferred. Candidates with a specialization in community expression—that is, a commitment to underrepresented stories and voices —are especially welcomed. Experience teaching the key competencies/skills of film production is expected.

The service period for the quarters are:

Fall 2024
9/23/24 - 12/13/24

Winter 2025
1/2/25 - 3/21/25

Spring 2025
3/26/25 - 6/13/25

Academic calendars may be found here: http://www.reg.uci.edu/navigation/calendars.html

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
MFA in Film Production or a related field.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Application Procedure – Submit the following materials via UC Irvine’s on-line application system, RECRUIT, located at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

• Letter of application describing research and teaching interests
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Evaluations from 2 - 3 most recent courses taught (if available)
• Sample Syllabi
• Letters of Recommendation (2 letters minimum)
• Reflective Teaching Statement
• Inclusive Excellence Statement

For guidelines on how to prepare a reflective teaching statement see: https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/teachstatement/.

For guidelines on how to prepare an Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement:
https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/ieactivities/

The application deadline is June 7, 2024.

MFA in Film Production or a related field.

• 2-3 letters of reference required

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.