Assistant Professor of Film and/or Television Production

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)

The Department of Cinema and Television Arts at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Film and/or Television Production at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will teach film and/or television-related courses and have professional experience in directing, producing, or other creative aspects of film and/or television production.

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (such as an M.F.A.) in film and/or television production from an accredited institution.
• College, University-level teaching experience in single or multi-camera production, taught in person.
• Professional industry experience in film or television production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or potential for creating an inclusive, student-centered learning environment for a diverse student body using effective and inclusive engagement and culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Evidence of effective teaching experience at the college or university level in single/multi-camera, film or/and television production
• Professional experience in Directing and/or Producing.
• Professional experience in Single/Multi-Camera Production.
• Membership in one or more professional Guilds such as the DGA, WGA, ACE, ASC, MPSE, MPEG, CAS, or PGA desired.

Application Deadline: Preferred application deadline is January 15, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.