Adjunct Faculty, Film and Television Studies

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Position Title :

Adjunct Faculty, Film and Television Studies

Position Number : 999972

Position Category : Hofstra in LA

School / Division :

School of Communication

Department :

Hofstra in LA Program

Full-Time or Part-Time :

Part-Time

Description :

The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University invites applicants to apply for adjunct faculty position in the Department of Radio, Television, Film (RTVF) to teach courses within its new Hofstra in L.A. semester program, located on the Emerson College campus in Hollywood, California. The successful candidates will teach a course or courses focused on film and / or television production.

The Hofstra LA Semester provides students with access to on-site Hofstra University courses related to the entertainment industry, internships within their areas of interest, exclusive networking opportunities with alumni and other industry leaders, and planned social events and cultural activities throughout the semester. Students will broaden their understanding of career possibilities, develop skills needed to compete in a highly competitive industry, and establish valuable professional relationships.

Ideal candidate should possess an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) or master’s degree in film and television study or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

The candidates should have significant professional experience in Film and Television Studies and should have significant expertise with teaching and scholarly credentials in the area of Film and Television history, theory and aesthetics.

The Adjunct Professor of Film and Television Studies will be responsible to develop and teach the course outlined below :

RTVF 157 – Film Genres : Hofstra LA

Studies of genre cinema emphasize critical, historical, and aesthetic analyses of significant types of motion pictures and television. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, horror, comedy, film noir, Western, melodrama, musical, science fiction, and animated film.

This section, offered exclusively for LA students, focuses on films and television shows set or shot in Los Angeles. Hollywood has long been the heart of the entertainment industry. This course examines its rich history on screen.

Qualifications :

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) or master’s degree in film and television study or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Research and scholarship in the area of film and television studies as evidenced by publications of books, or articles in peer reviewed journals; articles or reviews published in newspapers, or nationally recognized online journals, or podcasts.
• Flexibility to accommodate a teaching schedule.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English is a requirement.
• Candidate must be available to teach in the Spring 2026 semester.

Preferred Quals Summary :

Special Instructions :

Please upload the following with your application for consideration :

All applications received will receive full consideration.

This is a 45-classroom hour position for classes to be taught in the Spring 2026 semester (January 26, 2026 to May 16, 2026). Work for this position will be taught in English and performed onsite at the Emerson College Los Angeles Center.

The pay scale for this position is $148.51 – $ 156.51 per classroom hour. The minimum range will be increased when California state sets the minimum rate for 2026. A “classroom hour” means the time spent in the primary forum of the course or laboratory, regardless of whether the forum is in-person or virtual. Payment for “classroom hours” encompasses payment for all classroom or laboratory time, preparation, grading, office hours, and other course- or laboratory-related work for that course or laboratory.

Special Note : If you are selected for this role, your employment will be through Kelly Services.

Deadline : Open until filled

Tenure Track : No

Date Posted : 11 / 13 / 2025

EEO Statement :

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary / Salary Range :

$148.51 – $ 156.51 per classroom hour