Part-time Faculty, Film and Media Studies

Department: Media Studies

Palomar College

Date Opened: 06/22/2026

Close Date: 06/22/2028

Salary: Initial Placement Hourly Range: $75.81 - $119.20 (instructional); $74.60 - $117.69 (non-instructional). For salary and placement information, visit www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/classifications/salary/ and use the links in the Part-time Faculty section.

Benefits: For information about part-time faculty health benefits, visit https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/benefits-2/ and click on Part-time Faculty Benefits. Part-time faculty employees are eligible to elect membership in one of the following retirement plans: CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement System), APPLE (Accumulation Program for Part-Time Limited-Service Employees).

Minimum Qualifications: Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under 1) through 3): 1. A Master’s degree in Film/Cinema and Media Studies, Film, Television, and Media Studies, Drama/Theater, Mass Communication. 2. A Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a Master’s degree in Visual Studies, Media Studies, English, or Communication. 3. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of the qualifications in either 1) or 2) above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in film studies, preferably at the community college level or above.
• Experience with learning management systems and online modalities of instruction.

Diversity Statement: Palomar College serves over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and we are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our student body is rich in its diversity. Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access and antiracism.

To Apply: Visit https://palomar.peopleadmin.com/postings/25252 for full details and required application materials.

About the District: Palomar College, founded in 1946, is a comprehensive, two-year community college that serves the greater North San Diego County region. Palomar College offers over 200 associate degrees and certificate programs to approximately 25,000 full- and part-time students.