Film and Media Studies (Film Production) Assistant Professor

Salary: $55,957.82 - $105,605.51 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA 95822
Job Type: Faculty - 10-Month (164)
Job Number: REQ01391
College: Sacramento City College
Department: SCC Humanities
Opening Date: 01/26/2026
Closing Date: 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: LRCFT
Faculty Track: Tenure Track
Beginning (on or about): 08/20/2026
Hours per Week: To be determined.
Campus Website: https://scc.losrios.edu/about-us/our-values
Work Schedule: To be determined. The assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes/hours.
Additional Salary Information: Initial salary within a given range varies, depending upon units/degrees completed at accredited institutions and experience. Candidates not holding the minimum degree requirement may start at a salary lower than posted. Please see Position Summary for additional information.

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here
Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• TAFILM 300 Intro to Film
• TAFILM 303 Film History
• TAFILM 307 Diversity in Film
• TAFILM 320 Cinema Genres
• TAFILM 330 Film Making
• TAFILM 331-334 Film Making Projects
• TAFILM 340 Film Editing

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a Master's degree in Film/Cinema and Media Studies, Film, Television, and Media Studies, Drama/Theater, Mass Communication OR Bachelor's degree in Film/Cinema and Media Studies, Film, Television, and Media Studies, Drama/Theater, Mass Communication AND Master's in English, or Communication OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution and completed by August 20, 2026.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions
Before You Apply:Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
5. (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)
6. (see Supplemental Questionnaire Requirements)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the webpage for details.
  • Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalency in the discipline applying for must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcripts are not accepted. For coursework or degrees completed outside the U.S., upload a foreign transcript evaluation.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Supplemental Questionnaire Requirements:

• Download the Supplemental Questionnaire Document, using the link above or copy and pasting the URL in the Supplemental Questions section of the application.
• Follow the directions on the document, provide your responses, and upload the final document to your application in the attachments section.
• After you have uploaded all required documents, click Add Supplemental Attachment, choose attachment type Supplemental Question, and upload your Supplemental Questionnaire Document.

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalSTRS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

To learn more about the benefits available to you click the link below.

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Fall 2026 Cluster Hiring Supplemental Questionnaire: Sacramento City College (SCC) is excited to invite you to bring your lived experiences and authentic selves to contribute to discourse and action in supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students, especially our Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) communities. The Cluster Hiring process at Sacramento City College includes three (3) supplemental questions in addition to the equity question on the main application. Please answer all three (3) questions. Failure to complete this portion of the recruitment process will result in disqualification.Please respond to the supplemental questionnaire by copying the link below to a browser, download the supplemental questionnaire document, provide your responses, and upload the final document to your application in the attachments section. In the attachment section, after you have uploaded all required documents, click 'Add Supplemental Attachment', choose attachment type 'Supplemental Question', and upload your Supplemental Questionnaire document.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dBfvb78ZTDgLM-yTqf7PNxVoKOij7Mk5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106409573158109724286&rtpof=true&sd=true

• Yes, I have completed AND uploaded the supplemental questionnaire.
• No, I have not uploaded the supplemental questionnaire.

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