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College of Marin
Oct 10, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
Film Instructor
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
Part-time Opening for: SPRING SEMESTER 2026 Film Instructor College of Marin seeks part-time Film instructors to teach one or more of the following courses for the Spring 2026 semester on the Kentfield campus. Part-time instructors may teach up to 10 units per semester. TO APPLY: Email the following and type "FILM INSTRUCTOR" in the subject line. 1. Resume 2. Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts only required upon hire) 3. Please indicate the course(s) you are interested in teaching to: Colleen Mihal, Communication Department Chair at cmihal@marin.edu COMM 157 Aesthetics and Practice of Editing and Directing for Motion Picture Media 3.0 Units. (No prerequisite. Advisory: FILM 150.) This course provides basic instruction in the theory and practical application of non-linear editing and directing for film, video and electronic media. Students develop editing and directing skills through project-based learning,...
University of the Pacific
Oct 07, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
Professor of Practice - Advertising
University of the Pacific Sacramento, CA
Professor of Practice - Advertising Job #: F00783 Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $80,000 - $95,000 Hours: As determined by department chair and associate dean. Office hours are required. Job Type: Full-time Job Description: The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University invites applications for a Professor of Practice position in Advertising who can bring visibility to the School and our students. The job starts in August, 2025. The successful candidate will teach both strategy courses, primarily in Media Planning, Creative Strategy and Advertising Campaign Development or other specialized skills to enhance the curriculum. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred. Education and Experience: Job Specific Qualifications: Compelling candidates will show: Enthusiasm and promise for exemplary teaching, whether through prior teaching experience or professional mentoring roles...
College of Marin
Jun 15, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
Film Instructor
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
Part-time Opening for: FALL SEMESTER 2025 Film Instructor College of Marin seeks a part-time Film Instructor to teach the following course for the fall 2025 semester on the Kentfield campus. TO APPLY: Email the following and type "FILM INSTRUCTOR" in the subject line. 1. Resume 2. Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts only required upon hire) to: Collen Mihal, Communication Department Chair at cmihal@marin.edu FILM 161 – Introduction to Screenwriting 3.0 Units. (No prerequisite) This course teaches the basics of dramatic writing, emphasizing the three-act structure of the feature film screenplay. Students learn the principles of character development, dialogue, plot, and story arc. Students analyze feature films and screenplays for structure, pacing, and characterization, complete a treatment or outline for a feature film, and practice writing scenes in the correct format. (CSU) College of Marin Intro...
California State University, Monterey Bay
May 28, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Lecturer AY - Cinematic Arts & Technology
California State University, Monterey Bay Seaside, CA
Lecturer AY - Cinematic Arts & Technology Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: Open until filled Recruitment Status : This position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants who are not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration. ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong...
California State University, Monterey Bay
May 28, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Lecturer AY - Humanities & Communication
California State University, Monterey Bay Seaside, CA
Lecturer AY - Humanities & Communication Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: Open until filled Recruitment Status : This position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants who are not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration. ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong...
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
May 22, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
PT Instructor, Animation
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Hayward, CA
PT Instructor, Animation Salary: $2,075.12/CAH - $2,322.27/CAH https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/salary/FacultySalarySchedule07012025.pdf Start Date: Spring, Summer or Fall 2027 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, Ca 94545 Job Summary The Chabot - Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Instructor, Animation for Chabot College's Animation program adjunct pool. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in Animation with an emphasis in 3D Animation. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Teach day and evening courses offered in concept art, storyboarding, hand drawn animation, 2D digital Animation, and 3D animation, and Motion Graphics; 2. Assignment includes creating a syllabus, teaching the course, evaluating students, and supporting student film submissions to the Chabot College Film & Animation Festival; 3. Participate in supporting students' educational planning and...
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
May 22, 2026
Full time
PT Instructor, Film Production
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Hayward, CA
PT Instructor, Film Production Salary: $2,075.12/CAH - $2,322.27/CAH https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/salary/FacultySalarySchedule07012025.pdf Start Date: Spring, Summer or Fall 2027 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, Ca 94545 Job Summary The Chabot - Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Instructor, Film Production for Chabot College's Filmmaking program adjunct pool. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in Film Studies with an emphasis in Film Production. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Teach day, evening and weekend courses offered in Screenwriting, Film Production, Editing, Cinematography, and Documentary Filmmaking; 2. Assignment includes creating a syllabus, teaching the course, evaluating students and supporting student film submissions to the Chabot College Film & Animation Festival; 3. Participate in supporting students' educational planning and...
Ohlone College
May 15, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Communication Studies Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool)
Ohlone College Fremont, CA
Communication Studies Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Ohlone College Salary: $73.90 - $124.47 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Temporary Division: Language, Communication, and Deaf Studies Opening Date: 09/07/2023 Location: Fremont Campus - Newark Center - and/or eCampus Job Number: 202300042 Department: Language, Communication, and Deaf Studies Bargaining Unit: United Faculty of Ohlone (UFO) Ideal Candidate Statement Ohlone College seeks to employ faculty members who have a passion for teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the missions and ideals of the community college. We are looking for excellent teachers who are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success. An ideal candidate will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning. Innovative teaching strategies are encouraged at Ohlone, including collaborative learning and the active use of technology. Continuous professional development is highly valued....
Ohlone College
May 15, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Journalism Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool)
Ohlone College Fremont, CA
Journalism Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Ohlone College Salary: $73.90 - $124.47 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Temporary Division: Language, Communication, and Deaf Studies Opening Date: 09/06/2023 Location: Fremont Campus - Newark Center - and/or eCampus Job Number: 202300024 Department: Language, Communication, and Deaf Studies Bargaining Unit: United Faculty of Ohlone (UFO) Ideal Candidate Statement Ohlone College seeks to employ faculty members who have a passion for teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the missions and ideals of the community college. We are looking for excellent teachers who are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success. An ideal candidate will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning. Innovative teaching strategies are encouraged at Ohlone, including collaborative learning and the active use of technology. Continuous professional development is highly valued. We are...
Victor Valley College
Feb 14, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Part-Time Faculty, Journalism
Victor Valley College Victorville, CA
Part-Time Faculty, Journalism Victor Valley College Salary: $76.00 - $84.00 Hourly Job Type: Part-time Job Number: PTJOUR Location: CA 92395, CA Department: Closing: Continuous Basic Functions This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time faculty (up to 67%) or temporary substitute assignments on an as needed basis. We accept applications on a continual basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file, as needed, to fill in temporary assignments. Applicants will remain in the pool for 12 months. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in journalism or communication with a specialization in journalism OR bachelor's degree in either of the above AND master's degree in English, history, communication, literature, composition, comparative literature, any social science, business, business administration, marketing, graphics, or photography OR the equivalent....
Victor Valley College
Feb 14, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Part-Time Faculty, Communication Studies
Victor Valley College Victorville, CA
Part-Time Faculty, Communication Studies Victor Valley College Salary: $76.00 - $84.00 Hourly Job Type: Part-time Job Number: PTCMST Location: CA 92395, CA Department: Communication Studies Closing: Continuous Basic Functions This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time faculty (up to 67%) or temporary substitute assignments on an as needed basis. We accept applications on a continual basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file, as needed, to fill in temporary assignments. Applicants will remain in the pool for 12 months. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in speech, speech broadcasting, telecommunications, rhetoric, communication, communication studies, speech communication, or organizational communication OR bachelor's degree in any of the above AND master's degree in drama/ theater arts, mass communication, or English OR the equivalent. Must...
College of the Sequoias
Feb 03, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
z-Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool - Cinema
College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA
z-Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool - Cinema Salary: $60.60 - $72.51 Hourly Job Type: Part-time Faculty Job Number: 4230-af-CINA Closing: Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA Department: Fine Arts Division: General Description Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success. College of the Sequoias Community College District accepts applications for part-time adjunct faculty pools to teach Cinema within its Fine Arts Department continuously. Screening committees will conduct the screening of candidates. Meeting the minimum...
College of the Sequoias
Feb 03, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
z-Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool - Journalism
College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA
z-Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool - Journalism Salary: $60.60 - $72.51 Hourly Job Type: Part-time Faculty Job Number: 4220-af-JOUR Closing: Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA Department: Language/Communication Studies Division: General Description Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success. College of the Sequoias Community College District accepts applications for part-time adjunct faculty pools to teach Journalist within its Language/Communication Studies Department continuously. Screening committees will conduct the...
College of the Sequoias
Feb 03, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
z-Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool - Communications
College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA
z-Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Pool - Communications Salary: $60.60 - $72.51 Hourly Job Type: Part-time Faculty Job Number: 4220-af-COM Closing: Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA Department: Language/Communication Studies Division: General Description Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success. College of the Sequoias Community College District accepts applications for part-time adjunct faculty pools to teach Communications within its Language/Communication Studies Department continuously. Screening committees will...
California State University, Bakersfield
Dec 24, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor of Communications (Digital Media)
California State University, Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA
Assistant Professor of Communications (Digital Media) Position: Assistant Professor of Communications (Digital Media: Game Design/3D Animation) Type: Tenure-Track Academic Year: 2026-2027 Available: Fall 2026 Location: Department of Communications College of Arts and Humanities California State University, Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 Contact: Requests for information about the position and application process should be directed to: Prof. Mary Slaughter, Search and Screening Committee Chair Email: mslaughter@csub.edu Tel: (661) 654-2152 Deadline: Full consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by February 4, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled. University Background : CSU Bakersfield, founded in 1970, is a regional, comprehensive university serving the southern San Joaquin Valley of California....
California State University, Northridge
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor of Film and/or Television Production - Department of Cinema and Television Arts 26-17
California State University, Northridge Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Professor of Film and/or Television Production - Department of Cinema and Television Arts 26-17 Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department: Cinema and Television Arts Faculty Hire Number: #26-17 Rank: Assistant Professor Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Anticipated Hiring Range: $87,000 to $95,000 (Dependent upon qualifications) CSUN's Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university...
College of Marin
Sep 17, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
Human Communication Instructor - Part-time Temporary Pool
College of Marin Kentfield, CA
Human Communication Instructor - Part-time Temporary Pool Salary: See Position Description Closing Date: Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool Location: Kentfield - In Person, CA Description Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first. If your application becomes inactive after one year, you may re-apply to the pool at that time. Screenings and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department necessitates. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status. PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS SECTION BELOW TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE ATTACHING EVERYTHING REQUIRED....
California State University, San Bernardino
Jun 19, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
Department of Communication & Media Teaching Associate (TA) Pool
California State University, San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA
Department of Communication & Media Teaching Associate (TA) Pool California State University, San Bernardino Job no: 549203 Work type: Teaching Associate Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 11 - UAW - California Alliance of Academic Student Workers,Appointment Type|Temporary,Time Basis|Part Time Students applying to or currently enrolled in the M.A. in Communication Studies, within the Department of Communication & Media at California State University, San Bernardino, may be eligible to apply for Teaching Associate position each year during their term of study on the master's degree program. Department of Communication & Media TAs (Teaching Associates) teach COMM 1006 Oral Communication courses, following a successful application process, which involves a formal interview, and after training during the summer sessions (typically in July). The TAs are the instructor of record for their...
Coast Community College District
Apr 01, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
PT Faculty POOL - Multimedia
Coast Community College District CA
Definition   Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals.  As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.  These part-time positions are as needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. - Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics. - Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas. - Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member. - Teach all scheduled classes. - Maintain accurate records. - Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.  ...
Coast Community College District
Mar 18, 2025
Part time / Adjunct
.PT Faculty POOL - Graphic Arts - Animation
Coast Community College District Costa Mesa, CA
Definition The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College.  The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services.  Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.   Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States.  Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. Coast Community College District has an unwavering commitment to quality education, equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and...
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